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A driver who allegedly absconded with his employer’s N45 million Lexus 460 SUV and planned to sell it for N10 million has been caught within hours in Agbado Crossing area of Ogun State.
The Ogun State Police Command said 28-year-old suspect, Jeremiah Jacob Emmanuel, had driven his boss to the office before taking the vehicle away without authorisation.
He reportedly took the vehicle to meet two other individuals, 34-year-old Akeem Olawale and Monday Keshi, who is currently at large, with whom he planned to take the vehicle to Cotonou, Benin Republic to be sold for N10 million.
However, the police operatives from Agbado Division acting on a report on Thursday, November 12, apprehended the suspect before the plan could be executed.
In a Friday statement, Ogun police spokesman, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi said, “Detectives of Agbado Division, Ogun State Police Command, have recovered a stolen Lexus 460 SUV valued at ₦45 million within hours of receiving a report of its theft, leading to the arrest of a suspect and the foiling of an alleged plan to dispose of the vehicle for ₦10 million.
“The breakthrough followed a report received on 12 November 2026, at about 7:00 p.m., concerning the alleged theft of a black Lexus 460 SUV by the owner’s 28-year-old driver, Jeremiah Jacob Emmanuel.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver had conveyed his employer to his office earlier in the day but subsequently left with the vehicle without authorisation, allegedly claiming that his wife was indisposed. He reportedly took the vehicle to meet two other individuals, Akeem Olawale, aged 34, and Monday Keshi, who is currently at large. The suspects had allegedly arranged to take the vehicle to Cotonou, Benin Republic, for sale at ₦10 million, despite its estimated value of ₦45 million.
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“Upon receiving the report, detectives of Agbado Division immediately swung into action, deploying their investigative resources to track down the suspects. The operation led to the arrest of one of the suspects at Agbado Crossing at about 7:00 p.m. on the same day, while the stolen Lexus was successfully recovered.”
Babaseyi further said that during preliminary investigation, the arrested suspect allegedly admitted involvement in the planned movement of the vehicle to Cotonou for sale.
The police spokesman noted that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice, while the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for discreet investigation and further necessary action.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the detectives for their vigilance, swift response and professionalism.
He reiterated the command’s determination to sustain intelligence-led operations, disrupt criminal networks and ensure that individuals involved in criminal activities are brought to justice.
The command assured residents of its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, while encouraging members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities and provide credible information that can assist police operations.
