SWAT recovers stolen unregistered Lexus in Ondo after Ogun robbery

The Special Weapons and Tactics, SWAT, Squad of the Ogun State Police Command has recovered a stolen unregistered Lexus ES350 saloon car in Ondo State.

The recovery followed sustained intelligence-led efforts months after the vehicle was snatched by suspected armed robbers.

Police said the incident occurred on September 15, 2026, at about 2:00am in Ogijo area of Ogun State, where a red Lexus ES350 without registration number was stolen at gunpoint.

Confirming the recovery in a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the Officer-in-Charge of SWAT, SP Obeh Eneye, directed operatives to commence an investigation immediately the report was received.

“Sustained investigative efforts subsequently led to the discovery of the vehicle in Ondo State. SWAT operatives facilitated its recovery and conveyed it to the Ogun State Police Command,” Babaseyi said.

He said investigations are ongoing to apprehend other suspects connected with the incident and recover additional stolen property.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, has commended the SWAT operatives for their diligence and professionalism.

Ojajuni reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led operations, recovery of stolen property and prosecution of offenders.

He urged vehicle owners to ensure their vehicles are duly registered and display valid registration numbers, noting that proper registration facilitates identification, ownership verification and tracing of stolen vehicles.

He also encouraged residents to promptly report suspicious activities and provide credible information to the police.