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, following sustained intelligence-led efforts.

The vehicle was reportedly snatched by suspected armed robbers at about 2am on 15 September 2026 in the Ogijo area of Ogun state.

In a statement, the command’s police public relations officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the vehicle had no registration number when it was stolen.

He said the officer in charge of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) squad, SP Obeh Eneye, directed operatives to begin investigations and pursue leads to recover the car and identify those responsible.

Babaseyi added that the investigations subsequently led police to the vehicle in Ondo state, where SWAT operatives facilitated its recovery before conveying it to the Ogun state police command.

He noted that investigations are ongoing to apprehend other suspects linked to the incident and recover any additional stolen property.

The commissioner of police in Ogun state, Bode Ojajuni, commended the SWAT operatives for their diligence and professionalism.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to intelligence-led operations, the recovery of stolen property and the prosecution of offenders.

Ojajuni also urged vehicle owners to ensure their cars were properly registered and displayed valid registration numbers, saying this would help police establish ownership, identify vehicles and trace stolen property.

He appealed to residents to report suspicious activities and provide credible information to the police, assuring them of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.