The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Squad of the Ogun State Police Command has recovered a stolen, unregistered Lexus ES350 saloon car in Ondo State, months after it was reportedly stolen at gunpoint.
The vehicle, a red Lexus ES350 without a registration number, was reportedly snatched by suspected armed robbers on September 15, 2026, around 2am in the Ogijo area of Ogun State.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the recovery in a statement issued on Friday.
He explained that the Officer-in-Charge of SWAT, SP Obeh Eneye, directed operatives to begin investigations immediately after receiving the report.
According to him, sustained intelligence-led investigations eventually led police operatives to the vehicle’s location in Ondo State, where it was recovered and taken to the Ogun State Police Command.
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Babaseyi stated that investigations were ongoing to arrest other suspects connected to the robbery and recover additional stolen property.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the SWAT operatives for their efforts and professionalism.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to recovering stolen property, arresting suspects and prosecuting offenders.
The police commissioner also urged vehicle owners to register their vehicles and display valid registration numbers to make identification and tracking easier.
He further encouraged residents to report suspicious activities and provide useful information to security agencies.
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