INTERPOL Collaboration Yields Success in Recovering Stolen Vehicles in Nigeria

The Nigeria Police Force, working in conjunction with INTERPOL, has achieved significant success in recovering multiple stolen vehicles from within Nigeria and neighboring countries. One of the notable cases involved the recovery of a 2020 Toyota Prado in Accra, Ghana, which was stolen during a robbery in Abuja. The vehicle was successfully returned to its rightful owner, and three suspects were arrested and charged in court. Furthermore, a 2018 Toyota Hilux was recovered from Niger Republic, and efforts are underway to recover two additional vehicles stolen in Abuja and sold in Niamey, Niger Republic.

Key Takeaways:

• Three suspects were arrested in Ghana and charged in court in relation to the recovery of a stolen 2020 Toyota Prado.
• The vehicle was successfully returned to its owner, a Nigerian federal Government Agency.
• A 2018 Toyota Hilux was recovered from Niger Republic and officially handed over to a senior staff member representing the agency.
• The recovery involved extensive investigation and international cooperation facilitated by INTERPOL NCB Niamey.
• The Nigeria Police Force is finalizing the recovery and return of two additional vehicles: a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV and a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV.
• The Police encourage citizens to register their vehicles on the Police Electronic Platforms to enhance the chances of swift recovery in the event of theft.

Statistics:

• Three suspects were arrested in Ghana.
• The stolen vehicle recovered in Accra, Ghana, was a 2020 Toyota Prado.
• The stolen vehicle recovered in Niger Republic was a 2018 Toyota Hilux.
• The stolen vehicles yet to be recovered were a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV and a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV.
• The theft of the vehicles occurred in Abuja in May 2025 and Niamey, Niger Republic.

Sources:

• Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi
• The Nigeria Police Force official statement
• INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja