Ogun Police Recover Stolen N45m SUV, Arrest Suspect

The Ogun State Police Command successfully recovered a stolen Lexus 460 SUV valued at N45 million shortly after receiving a theft report on November 12, 2026. The vehicle was taken by the owner's 28-year-old driver, Jeremiah Jacob Emmanuel, who left with it without authorization after dropping his employer at the office.

Emmanuel claimed his wife was unwell before meeting two accomplices, Akeem Olawale and Monday Keshi, who is currently at large, to arrange the vehicle's sale in Cotonou, Benin Republic, for N10 million. Following the report, police detectives launched an operation that led to the arrest of Olawale at Agbado Crossing the same evening, and the recovery of the stolen SUV.

Preliminary investigations revealed Olawale admitted to his involvement in the planned sale. The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Abeokuta for further investigation.

Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni praised the detectives for their swift response and commitment to combating crime.