The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a driver who stole his boss’ N45 million Lexus GX460 sports utility vehicle and plotted to sell it in Benin Republic.
Jeremiah Jacob Emmanuel had driven his boss to work before saying his wife was indisposed and disappearing with the car without authorisation.
He contacted two others, Akeem Olawale, 34, and Monday Keshi, said to be at large, to arrange the transfer of the vehicle to Benin Republic, where they would sell it for N10 million.
The police said it arrested one of the suspects at Agbado Crossing around 7 pm on the day the vehicle was reported stolen at the Agbado Divisional Police Headquarters on Thursday.
“The suspects had allegedly arranged to take the vehicle to Cotonou, Benin Republic, for sale at ₦10 million, despite its estimated value of ₦45 million.
“Upon receiving the report, detectives of Agbado Division immediately swung into action, deploying their investigative resources to track down the suspects. The operation led to the arrest of one suspect at Agbado Crossing at about 7:00 p.m. on the same day, and the stolen Lexus was recovered.
“During preliminary investigation, the arrested suspect allegedly admitted involvement in the planned movement of the vehicle to Cotonou for sale.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice, while the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for discreet investigation and further necessary action,” the command spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said.
The Command assured residents of its unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property, while encouraging members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities and provide credible information to assist police operations.
