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Nigeria Police Force Recovers and Returns Stolen Vehicles to Victims

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The Nigeria Police Force, working through its INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja, has successfully recovered and returned several vehicles stolen within the country and trafficked to neighboring Niger and Ghana. The recovered vehicles include a 2020 Toyota Prado and a 2018 Toyota Hilux, which were stolen during a robbery incident in Abuja and subsequently sold in Niamey, Niger Republic. The police are in the final stages of recovering 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. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has commended the operatives involved in these operations and reiterated the NPF's commitment to improved global policing.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigeria Police Force has recovered and returned a 2020 Toyota Prado from Accra, Ghana, which was stolen during a robbery incident in Abuja, and three suspects were arrested and charged to court.
  • A 2018 Toyota Hilux, belonging to a Federal Government agency in Nigeria, was recovered in Agadez, Niger Republic, and officially handed over to a senior staff member at the Nigeria-Niger border.
  • The police are finalizing 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 sold in Niamey, Niger Republic.
  • The Inspector-General of Police commended the operatives involved in these operations and reiterated the NPF's commitment to improved global policing.
  • The police encouraged all citizens to register their vehicles on the Police Electronic Platforms and take necessary precautions to enhance the chances of swift recovery in the event of theft.
  • The recovery operations involved close cooperation between the Nigeria Police Force, the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja, the INTERPOL NCB Accra, the INTERPOL NCB Niamey, and the Nigerian High Commission in Accra.

Statistics:

  • 2020 Toyota Prado recovered in Accra, Ghana: 1 unit
  • 2018 Toyota Hilux recovered in Agadez, Niger Republic: 1 unit
  • Vehicles still being tracked for recovery: 2 units (Toyota Land Cruiser SUV and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV)
  • Timeline: recovery operations initiated in an unspecified past (dates not provided)
  • Number of suspects arrested and charged to court: 3
  • Number of Federal Government agencies involved: 2

Sources:

  • "Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi"
  • Statement issued by the Nigeria Police Force
  • INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja

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