Driver nabbed for stealing employer’s N45m SUV in Ogun

Police in Ogun State have recovered a stolen Lexus 460 SUV valued at N45 million within hours of its theft, and arrested one suspect over an alleged plan to sell the vehicle in Cotonou, Benin Republic.

The vehicle was allegedly stolen by the owner’s 28-year-old driver, Jeremiah Jacob Emmanuel.

DAILY POST gathered that the case was reported to the Agbado Division on Thursday, at about 7:00 p.m.

According to a statement by the Police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Friday, investigation showed that the driver had taken his employer to his office earlier in the day, but later drove off with the vehicle without authorisation.

He allegedly claimed his wife was indisposed.

He noted that the suspect reportedly took the vehicle to meet two other persons, Akeem Olawale and Monday Keshi, who is currently at large.

The suspects had allegedly arranged to take the vehicle to Cotonou for sale at N10 million, despite its estimated value of N45 million.

Upon receiving the report, detectives from Agbado Division swung into action and tracked the suspects.

The operation led to the arrest of one of the suspects at Agbado Crossing at about 7:00 p.m. on the same day with the stolen Lexus 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 arrest the fleeing accomplice. The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation,” the Ogun police spokesperson said.

The PRO added that Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the detectives for their swift response.