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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has recovered and returned several vehicles stolen in Nigeria and moved across borders to Ghana and Niger Republic.
In a statement on Sunday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NPF spokesperson, said the recovery was made possible by a series of successful operations coordinated through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja.
He said the INTERPOL NCB Abuja operatives, working in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Accra, recovered a Toyota Prado (2020 model) in Accra, Ghana.
“The vehicle, which belongs to a Federal Government Agency in Nigeria, was stolen during a robbery incident in Abuja recently,” the statement reads.
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“Three suspects were arrested in Ghana and have since been charged to court in Accra. The vehicle was successfully returned to Nigeria and formally handed over to the concerned agency.
“Similarly, operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja recovered a Toyota Hilux (2018 model) belonging to another Federal Government agency in Nigeria. The vehicle had been stolen from a staff of the agency in Utako District, FCT Abuja, on 18th October 2024.
“Through extensive investigation and international cooperation facilitated by INTERPOL NCB Niamey, the vehicle was tracked to Agadez, Niger Republic, and officially handed over at the Nigeria-Niger border (Ilela/Konni) to a senior staff representing the agency.”
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Adejobi said the force is also finalising 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 subsequently sold in Niamey, Niger Republic.
He encouraged all citizens to register their vehicles on the police electronic platforms and take all necessary precautions to enhance the chances of swift recovery in the unfortunate event of theft.
