Three Arrested In Ghana As Nigeria Police Recovers Stolen Vehicles Trafficked To Ghana And Niger

Nigeria police recovered, returned multiple vehicles stolen within Nigeria and trafficked to neighbouring countries.

In separate operations carried out in collaboration with INTERPOL, a Toyota Prado SUV and Toyota Hilux were recovered.

NPF also said it is finalizing the recovery of a Toyota Land Cruiser and a Prado stolen in Abuja and sold in Niger Republic.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in a string of successful operations carried out through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has recovered and returned multiple vehicles that were stolen within Nigeria and trafficked to neighbouring countries.

In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NPF said operatives of the INTERPOL NCB Abuja, working in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Accra, recovered a Toyota Prado SUV (2020 model) in Accra, Ghana.

“The vehicle, which belongs to a Federal Government Agency in Nigeria, was stolen during a robbery incident in Abuja in recently. Three suspects were arrested in Ghana and have since been charged to court in Accra. The vehicle was successfully returned back to Nigeria and formally handed over to the concerned agency.”

In another operation, operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja recovered a Toyota Hilux (2018 model) belonging to another Federal Government agency in Nigeria in neighboring Niger Republic.

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“The vehicle had been stolen from a staff of the agency in Utako District, FCT Abuja, on 18th October 2024. Through extensive investigation and international cooperation facilitated by INTERPOL NCB Niamey, the vehicle was tracked to Agadez, Niger Republic, and officially handed over at the Nigeria-Niger border (Ilela/Konni) to a senior staff representing the agency.”

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The Nigeria Police Force also said it is finalizing the recovery and return of a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV and a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV, which were reportedly stolen from their owners in Abuja in May 2025 and subsequently sold in Niamey, Niger Republic.

While commending the proficiency of the operatives involved in these operations, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reiterates the commitment of the NPF under his leadership to improved global policing.

To enhance the chances of swift recovery and return of stolen vehicles, the Nigeria Police Force hereby encourages all citizens to register their vehicles on the Police Electronic Platforms.

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