The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has recovered and returned multiple stolen vehicles from within Nigeria and taken them to neighbouring countries such as Ghana.
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 Nigerian federal Government Agency, was stolen during a recent robbery in Abuja.
The Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said three suspects were arrested in Ghana and have since been charged in court in Accra.
He also noted that 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 was stolen from an agency staff member in Utako District, FCT Abuja, on October 18, 2024.
The Force PRO noted that 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 member representing the agency.
In a related development, the Nigeria Police Force is 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.
Meanwhile, the Force encourages 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.
