The Ogun State Police Command has retrieved an unregistered Lexus ES350 saloon car that was stolen in Ondo State after a strategic operation by its Special Weapons and Tactics Squad.
The vehicle was allegedly taken by suspected armed thieves around 2am on September 15, 2026, in Ogijo, within the Sagamu Local Government area of the state.
The command revealed this in a statement released on Friday by its Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi.
As per the statement, the police took immediate action upon getting a report of the robbery, leading the Officer-in-Charge of SWAT, Obeh Eneye, to instruct operatives to begin investigations and locate the offenders.
Babaseyi stated, “The Ogun State Police Command’s SWAT Squad has retrieveda stolen, unregistered Lexus ES350 sedan in Ondo State after ongoing intelligence-driven operations.”
“The recovery occurred after a report was received on 15 September 2026 indicating that suspected armed robbers had stolen a red Lexus ES350 sedan at approximately 0200hrs in the Ogijo region of Ogun State.” The automobile lacked a registration number.
In response to the report, the Officer-in-Charge of SWAT, SP Obeh Eneye, instructed operatives to initiate investigations and follow any leads to recover the vehicle and identify the individuals involved.
“Continued investigative actions ultimately resulted in finding the vehicle in Ondo State.” SWAT personnel aided in its retrieval and transported it to the Ogun State Police Command.
The statement mentioned that inquiries are in progress to capture other individuals linked to the incident and retrieve any further stolen items.
Applauding the operatives for their dedication, the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, lauded their professionalism and hard work, emphasizing the command’s dedication to intelligence-driven policing, the retrieval of stolen goods, and the prosecution of criminals.
Ojajuni also recommended that vehicle owners make sure their vehicles are properly registered and show valid registration numbers to aid in identification, ownership confirmation, and tracking of stolen vehicles.
He additionally encouraged residents to quickly report any suspicious behavior and share reliable information with the police, assuring them of the command’s dedication to safeguarding lives and property throughout the state.
