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 inside hours of its theft, and arrested one suspect over an alleged plan to promote the car in Cotonou, Benin Republic.

The car was allegedly stolen by the proprietor’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 press release by the Police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Friday, investigation confirmed that the motive force had taken his employer to his workplace earlier within the day, however later drove off with the car with out authorisation.

He allegedly claimed his spouse was indisposed.

He famous that the suspect reportedly took the car to satisfy two different individuals, Akeem Olawale and Monday Keshi, who’s presently at giant.

The suspects had allegedly organized to take the car to Cotonou on the market at N10 million, regardless of its estimated worth of N45 million.

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

The operation led to the arrest of one of many suspects at Agbado Crossing at about 7:00 p.m. on the identical day with the stolen Lexus recovered.

“During preliminary investigation, the arrested suspect allegedly admitted involvement within the deliberate motion of the car to Cotonou on the market.

“Efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing confederate. The case will probably be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for additional investigation,” the Ogun police spokesperson said.

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