- Safiu Kehinde
The Nigerian Police Force has recovered multiple vehicles, including official cars, stolen from Nigeria and trafficked to Ghana and Niger Republic.
This was made known in a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
According to the statement, the Force in its ongoing efforts to combat cross-border crimes through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, recovered and ensured the return of the vehicles.
In collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Accra, the Force recovered a Toyota Prado (2020 model) in Accra, Ghana.
The vehicle, which belongs to a Federal Government Agency in Nigeria, was reportedly stolen during a robbery incident in Abuja in recently.
Three suspects had since been arrested and charged to court in Accra in connection to the stolen vehicle.
The vehicle was successfully returned back 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, according to Adejobi, was 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.
It was officially handed over at the Nigeria-Niger border (Ilela/Konni) to a senior staff representing the agency.
The Nigeria Police Force also finalized 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.
The Force urged 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.
While commending the proficiency of the operatives involved in the operations, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reiterated the commitment of the NPF under his leadership to improved global policing.
He further appreciated the outstanding support and cooperation of INTERPOL NCB Accra, INTERPOL NCB Niamey, and the Nigerian High Commission in Accra for their invaluable assistance in the recovery and return of the stolen vehicles.