Driver steals employer’s N45m Lexus, plans to promote it for N10m

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a driver accused of stealing his employer’s N45 million Lexus 460 SUV and arranging to promote it in Cotonou, Benin Republic, for simply N10 million.

The police mentioned the automobile was recovered inside hours of the theft report, whereas one of many alleged accomplices stays at giant.

According to a press release by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the proprietor reported the theft to Agbado Division at about 7pm on November 12, 2026.

The 28-year-old driver, recognized as Jeremiah Jacob Emmanuel, allegedly drove his employer to the workplace earlier that day earlier than taking the SUV away with out authorisation.

Investigators mentioned he allegedly claimed his spouse was indisposed earlier than taking the automobile to satisfy two different males, recognized as 34-year-old Akeem Olawale and Monday Keshi, who’s now being sought by the police.

The suspects allegedly deliberate to take the Lexus to Cotonou and promote it for N10 million, regardless of its estimated worth of N45 million.

Police detectives arrested one suspect at Agbado Crossing and recovered the SUV.

The police mentioned the arrested suspect allegedly admitted involvement within the deliberate motion of the automobile to Cotonou.

The case is predicted to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for additional investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, recommended the detectives for his or her “vigilance, swift response and professionalism”, whereas reaffirming the command’s dedication to maintain intelligence-led operations and disrupt legal networks.