FRSC Recovers Stolen Highlander And Venza Through NVIS Database, Hands Over Suspects To Police

In a significant breakthrough against vehicle-related crimes, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered two stolen vehicles in Edo State. The successful operations were carried out through its National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS) platform.

One of the recovered vehicles was a silver Toyota Highlander SUV, which was presented for verification at the NVIS New Benin Office by officials of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), alongside a suspect.

“During the verification process, FRSC personnel observed discrepancies after the registration number KSF730GK was queried on the NVIS portal. While the registration number appeared valid, it had not been assigned to any vehicle.”

“Further verification using the vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) immediately revealed a different registration number and ownership details, prompting a more detailed investigation,” FRSC said, adding that the registered owner later confirmed the vehicle was stolen in Lagos in June 2025.

The second recovered vehicle, a black Toyota Venza, was intercepted during a routine vehicle verification exercise on 21 July 2026. The vehicle, which had been reported stolen in Sapele in January 2026, was brought to the office for verification without a registration number.

“As part of the verification process, FRSC personnel scanned the vehicle’s chassis using an OBD II Scanner to authenticate its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Upon inputting the VIN into the NVIS portal, it was discovered that the vehicle was duly registered with Registration Number SAP446AG.”

Following their successful recovery, the FRSC handed over the vehicles and the suspects to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Edo State Police Command for further investigation and prosecution.

Speaking on the development, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, reinforced the importance of the NVIS in protecting legitimate vehicle ownership, exposing fraudulent vehicle documentation, and strengthening national security.

He noted that the NVIS is a dependable technological platform for authenticating vehicle records, tracing stolen vehicles, detecting identity manipulation, and providing credible intelligence to security and law enforcement agencies across the country.

The Corps Marshal, therefore, urged vehicle owners, intending buyers, motor dealers, and relevant government agencies to always verify vehicles through the FRSC’s NVIS before concluding any transaction.

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