By Peace Udugba -The Daily Torch Media
The Ogun State Police Command has recovered a stolen Lexus 460 SUV valued at ₦45 million within hours of receiving a report of its theft, leading to the arrest of a suspect allegedly involved in a plot to sell the vehicle for ₦10 million in Cotonou, Benin Republic.
The recovery followed a report received by detectives of Agbado Division on November 12, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m., alleging that the vehicle had been stolen by the owner’s 28-year-old driver, identified as Jeremiah Jacob Emmanuel.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver had taken his employer to the office earlier in the day but allegedly drove away with the vehicle without authorisation, claiming that his wife was indisposed.
He was subsequently said to have taken the Lexus to meet two other individuals, identified as 34-year-old Akeem Olawale and Monday Keshi, who is currently at large.
According to the police, the suspects allegedly planned to transport the vehicle to Cotonou, Benin Republic, where they intended to sell it for ₦10 million, despite its estimated market value of ₦45 million.
Following the report, detectives immediately launched an operation to track down the suspects and recover the vehicle.
The operation led to the arrest of one of the suspects at Agbado Crossing at about 7:00 p.m. on the same day, while the stolen Lexus was successfully recovered.
The arrested suspect allegedly admitted during preliminary investigation to his involvement in the planned movement of the vehicle to Cotonou for sale.
The police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice, adding that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for discreet investigation and further necessary action.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the detectives for their vigilance, swift response and professionalism.
He reiterated the Command’s determination to sustain intelligence-led operations, disrupt criminal networks and ensure that individuals involved in criminal activities are brought to justice.
The Command also assured residents of its continued commitment to protecting lives and property, urging members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities and provide credible information to assist police operations.
