Posted by Chinenye on Fri 13th Nov, 2026 - tori.ng
A driver in Ogun State has been arrested for allegedly stealing his employer's Lexus SUV worth N45 million
(Suspect and recovered vehicle. Photo by Punch News)
The police in Ogun State have found a stolen black Lexus SUV worth about N45 million and arrested one suspect.
The suspect allegedly planned to take the car across the border to the Benin Republic and sell it for just N10 million.
Detectives from the Agbado Division got a report on November 12 at about 7 pm that the car had been stolen by the owner's 28 year old driver, Jeremiah Jacob Emmanuel.
Police say the driver took his employer to the office that day and then drove off with the vehicle without permission.
He reportedly said his wife was unwell, then went to meet two men, Akeem Olawale, 34, and Monday Keshi, who is still at large.
According to the police, the suspects planned to take the car to Cotonou for sale at N10 million.
Police say detectives launched an operation straight away and arrested one suspect at Agbado Crossing at about 7 pm the same day.
The Lexus was recovered.
The suspect reportedly admitted the plan to move the car to Cotonou during early questioning.
Police are still looking for the second accomplice, and the case will be moved to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta.
Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni praised the detectives for their quick and professional response.
He said the command will keep up intelligence led operations and urged the public to report suspicious activity.