Ebinum Samuel
The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Squad of the Ogun State Police Command has recovered a stolen, unregistered Lexus ES350 saloon car in Ondo State, following sustained intelligence-led efforts.
The recovery followed a report received on 15 September 2026 that suspected armed robbers had snatched a red Lexus ES350 saloon car at about 0200hrs in the Ogijo area of Ogun State. The vehicle had no registration number.
According to DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the police spokesman, acting on the report, the Officer-in-Charge of SWAT, SP Obeh Eneye, directed operatives to commence investigations and pursue available leads towards recovering the vehicle and identifying those responsible.
Sustained investigative efforts subsequently led to the discovery of the vehicle in Ondo State. SWAT operatives facilitated its recovery and conveyed it to the Ogun State Police Command.
Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other suspects connected with the incident and recover any additional stolen property.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commended the SWAT operatives for their diligence and professionalism, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led operations, the recovery of stolen property and the prosecution of offenders. He also urged vehicle owners to ensure that their vehicles are duly registered and display valid registration numbers, noting that proper registration facilitates identification, ownership verification and the tracing of stolen vehicles. He encouraged residents to promptly report suspicious activities and provide credible information to the Police, assuring them of the Command’s continued commitment to protecting lives and property across Ogun State.
