The Nigerian police force has recovered several stolen vehicles in Nigeria and trafficked through the borders to Ghana and the Republic of Niger, after collaboration efforts with Interpol.
A statement from the force headquarters on Sunday revealed that a Toyota Prado (Model 2020), stolen in an incident of theft in Abuja and belonging to a federal government agency, goes back to Accra, Ghana.
Three suspects were arrested in relation to theft and have been accused of courts in Accra. The vehicle was then returned to Nigeria and delivered to the agency.
In a similar operation, Interpol agents recovered a Toyota Hilux (2018 model) stolen from a staff member of another government agency in Utako, Abuja, in October 2024. The vehicle was located in Agadez, Republic of Niger, and returned to Nigeria in the Iilela/Konni Border Post.
Police authorities say that the arrangements are ongoing for the recovery of two other vehicles, a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV and a Toyota Prado SUV, stolen in Abuja in May 2025 and then found in Niamey, Republic of Niger.
The Nigeria police urged the public to register their vehicles on their electronic platforms to improve the chances of recovery in case of robbery.
Police Inspector, Kayode Egbetokun, praised the efforts of Interpol offices in Abuja, Accra and Niamey, as well as the High Nigerian Commission in ACCRA, for its papers in successful operations.