The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has recovered and
returned several vehicles stolen in Nigeria and moved across borders to Ghana
and Niger Republic.
In a statement on Sunday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NPF
spokesperson, said the recovery was made possible by a series of successful operations
coordinated through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja.
He said the INTERPOL NCB Abuja operatives, working in
collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Accra, recovered a Toyota Prado (2020 model) in
Accra, Ghana.
“The vehicle, which belongs to a Federal Government Agency
in Nigeria, was stolen during a robbery incident in Abuja recently,” the
statement reads.
“Three suspects were arrested in Ghana and have since been
charged to court in Accra. The vehicle was successfully returned to Nigeria and
formally handed over to the concerned agency.
“Similarly, operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja recovered a
Toyota Hilux (2018 model) belonging to another Federal Government agency in
Nigeria. The vehicle had been stolen from a staff of the agency in Utako
District, FCT Abuja, on 18th October 2024.
“Through extensive investigation and international cooperation facilitated by INTERPOL NCB Niamey, the vehicle was tracked to Agadez, Niger Republic, and officially handed over at the Nigeria-Niger border (Ilela/Konni) to a senior staff representing the agency.”
Adejobi said the force is also finalising the recovery and
return of two additional vehicles – a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV and a Toyota Land
Cruiser Prado SUV — which were stolen from their owners in Abuja in May 2025
and subsequently sold in Niamey, Niger Republic.
He encouraged all citizens to register their vehicles on the
police electronic platforms and take all necessary precautions to enhance the
chances of swift recovery in the unfortunate event of theft.
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