Abuja, FCT – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has successfully recovered several vehicles, including a Toyota Prado belonging to the Federal Government, which were stolen in Nigeria and subsequently trafficked to Ghana and the Niger Republic. These significant recoveries were made possible through collaborative efforts with INTERPOL offices in Ghana and Niger.
Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed on Sunday that the joint operations led to the retrieval of these high-value assets.
Among the recovered vehicles is a 2020 Toyota Prado, owned by a federal government organization, which had been stolen during a recent robbery in Abuja. This vehicle was successfully traced and recovered in Accra, Ghana. ACP Adejobi reported that three suspects linked to this theft were apprehended in Ghana and are currently facing legal proceedings in an Accra court. Following its recovery, the vehicle has been repatriated to Nigeria and officially handed over to the relevant government agency.
In a related operation, the NPF also recovered a 2018 Toyota Hilux, belonging to another federal government agency. This vehicle was stolen from a staff member in the Utako District of Abuja on October 18, 2024. Extensive investigation and international cooperation, facilitated by INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Niamey, enabled the vehicle to be tracked to Agadez, Niger Republic. It was formally handed over at the Nigeria-Niger border (Ilela/Konni) to a senior representative of the affected agency.
ACP Adejobi further disclosed that the Police Force is actively pursuing the recovery of two additional vehicles—a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV and another Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV—both stolen in Abuja in May 2025 and later sold in Niamey, Niger Republic.
The Nigeria Police Force strongly urged all citizens to register their vehicles on police electronic platforms and implement all necessary security precautions. These measures, the NPF noted, are crucial for enhancing the likelihood of swift recovery in the unfortunate event of vehicle theft.
