The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have achieved another significant milestone in its efforts to combat cross-border crimes in a string of successful operations carried out through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja.
A press statement by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Sunday in Abuja, said the Force has recovered and returned multiple vehicles that were stolen within Nigeria and trafficked to neighbouring countries.
“Operatives of the NTERPOL NCB Abuja, working in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Accra, recovered a Toyota Prado (2020 model) in Accra, Ghana. The vehicle belonging to a federal government agency in Nigeria was stolen during a robbery incident in Abuja in recently,” Adejobi stated.
The Nigeria Police spokeperson noted that, “Three suspects were arrested in Ghana and have since been charged to court in Accra,” adding that the vehicle was successfully returned to Nigeria and formally handed over to the concerned agency.
He further noted that, “Operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja recovered a Toyota Hilux (2018 model) belonging to another federal government agency in Nigeria. The vehicle was stolen from a staff of the agency in Utako District, FCT Abuja, on October 18, 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.”
He said, “In a related development, the NPF is 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.”
Adejobi stressed that, “The Force hereby encourages all citizens to register their vehicles on the Police Electronic Platforms d take all necessary precautions to enhance the chances of swift recovery in the unfortunate event of theft.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, while commending the proficiency of the operatives involved in these operations, reiterates the commitment of the NPF under his leadership to improved global policing.
“He further appreciates the outstanding support and cooperation of INTERPOL NCB Accra, INTERPOL NCB Niamey, and the Nigerian High Commission in Accra for their invaluable assistance in the recovery and return of these stolen vehicles.”