The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, noted that the recovery was done through the instrumentality of the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NIVS) Portal.
According to him, the operation dealt a devastating blow to car thieves and other criminal elements operating in Nigeria.
Mohammed stated that the remarkable achievement is a testament to the FRSC’s relentless commitment to enhancing national security, strengthening intelligence gathering/sharing, as well as enhancing the safety of lives and properties of road users.
He said, “The vehicles were recovered during coordinated intelligence-driven operations conducted by the FRSC in collaboration with other security agencies at the point of registration of the suspected vehicles.
“The 73 stolen vehicles recovered are in the category of 4 Toyota Highlanders, 1 Toyota Lexus, 21 Toyota Corollas, 17 Toyota Camrys, 6 Toyota Siennas, 6 Lexus 350s, 3 Lexus ES350s, 1 Toyota Hilux, 1 Toyota RAV4, 1 Toyota Celica, 1 Toyota Venza, 1 Suzuki Bus, 1 Honda Pilot, 1 Honda Ace, 2 Honda Accords, 1 Daihatsu, 1 M/Benz Car, 1 Man Truck, 1 Pontiac Vibe, and 2 Qlink Motorcycles.”
He praised the FRSC personnel for their exceptional bravery, professionalism, and dedication to duty, stressing that the Corps will continue to work tirelessly to rid the nation of all criminal elements through swift responses and proactive measures to not only save innocent lives but also protect the economic interests of Nigerians.
In this light, he admonished vehicle owners to always ensure that they provide all necessary information required of them at the point of registration of their vehicles, adding: “This is because adequate information helps in intelligence gathering, which in turn, makes timely recovery of vehicles possible.”
He further stated that the Corps will not relent in its efforts to make Nigerian roads safe and secure for all users as he urged members of the public to continue to support the Corps in this quest for safer roads in Nigeria.
“As the FRSC continues to push the boundaries of excellence in road safety management and crash prevention, Nigerians are assured of a safer and more secure motoring environment,” he added.
