By Peace Udugba
The Ogun State Police Command has recovered a stolen, unregistered Lexus ES350 saloon car in Ondo State following sustained intelligence-led investigations by operatives of its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Squad.
The recovery followed a report received on September 15, 2026, that suspected armed robbers had snatched a red Lexus ES350 saloon car at about 2:00 a.m. in the Ogijo area of Ogun State.
According to the Police Command, the vehicle had no registration number at the time of the incident.
Following the report, the Officer-in-Charge of SWAT, SP Obeh Eneye, directed operatives to commence investigations and pursue available leads to recover the vehicle and identify those responsible.
The sustained investigations subsequently led to the discovery of the vehicle in Ondo State, where SWAT operatives facilitated its recovery and conveyed it to the Ogun State Police Command.
The police said investigations were ongoing to apprehend other suspects connected with the incident and recover any additional stolen property.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the SWAT operatives for their diligence and professionalism.
Ojajuni reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led operations, recovery of stolen property and prosecution of offenders.
He also urged vehicle owners to ensure that their vehicles are duly registered and display valid registration numbers, noting that proper registration helps in vehicle identification, ownership verification and the tracing of stolen vehicles.
The police commissioner further encouraged residents to promptly report suspicious activities and provide credible information to the police, assuring them of the Command’s continued commitment to protecting lives and property across Ogun State.
The statement was issued on October 30, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi B. Babas e yi, at the Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta.
