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Nigeria Police Force Recovers Stolen Vehicles in Joint Operation with INTERPOL

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has made a breakthrough in combating cross-border crimes, successfully recovering multiple vehicles stolen within Nigeria and trafficked to neighboring countries. Through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, the police recovered a Toyota Prado (2020 model) in Accra, Ghana, and a Toyota Hilux (2018 model) in Agadez, Niger Republic. The recovered vehicles, belonging to Federal Government agencies, were stolen during robbery incidents in Abuja and were recovered in Ghana and Niger Republic, respectively, with three suspects arrested and charged to court in Ghana.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NPF, in collaboration with INTERPOL, recovered two stolen vehicles from Nigeria and trafficked to neighboring countries, Ghana and Niger Republic.
  • The recovered vehicles were a Toyota Prado (2020 model) and a Toyota Hilux (2018 model), both belonging to Federal Government agencies.
  • The vehicles were stolen during robbery incidents in Abuja and were recovered in Ghana and Niger Republic, respectively.
  • Three suspects were arrested and charged to court in Ghana, and the vehicles were formally handed over to the concerned agencies.
  • The NPF commended the effective cooperation with INTERPOL NCB Accra, INTERPOL NCB Niamey, and the Nigerian High Commission in Accra for their assistance in the recovery and return of the stolen vehicles.
  • The NPF encouraged citizens to register their vehicles on the Police Electronic Platforms and take necessary precautions to enhance the chances of swift recovery in case of theft.

Statistics:

  • 2 vehicles were recovered in the joint operation: a Toyota Prado (2020 model) and a Toyota Hilux (2018 model).
  • 3 suspects were arrested and charged to court in Ghana.
  • The Toyota Prado was recovered in Accra, Ghana, while the Toyota Hilux was recovered in Agadez, Niger Republic.
  • 2 Federal Government agencies were involved in the recovery of the stolen vehicles.
  • The NPF expressed appreciation for the support and cooperation of INTERPOL NCB Accra, INTERPOL NCB Niamey, and the Nigerian High Commission in Accra in the recovery and return of the stolen vehicles.

Sources:

  • A statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
  • Quotes from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.

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