The Special Weapons and Tactics, SWAT, Squad of the Ogun State Police Command has recovered a stolen unregistered Lexus ES350 saloon automobile in Ondo State.
The restoration adopted sustained intelligence-led efforts months after the car was snatched by suspected armed robbers.
Police stated the incident occurred on September 15, 2026, at about 2:00am in Ogijo space of Ogun State, the place a purple Lexus ES350 with out registration quantity was stolen at gunpoint.
Confirming the restoration in an announcement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, stated the Officer-in-Charge of SWAT, SP Obeh Eneye, directed operatives to start an investigation instantly the report was obtained.
“Sustained investigative efforts subsequently led to the invention of the car in Ondo State. SWAT operatives facilitated its restoration and conveyed it to the Ogun State Police Command,” Babaseyi stated.
He stated investigations are ongoing to apprehend different suspects linked with the incident and get well further stolen property.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, has recommended the SWAT operatives for his or her diligence and professionalism.
Ojajuni reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to intelligence-led operations, restoration of stolen property and prosecution of offenders.
He urged car house owners to make sure their autos are duly registered and show legitimate registration numbers, noting that correct registration facilitates identification, possession verification and tracing of stolen autos.
He additionally inspired residents to promptly report suspicious actions and supply credible info to the police.
