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Ogun Police Recover Stolen Car, Arrest Two Dealers

From The Punch · (1d ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Ogun State Police Command operatives recovered a stolen unregistered Toyota Matrix vehicle.
  • The car was stolen during an armed robbery incident at De-Ultimate Hotel in Lagos State.
  • Two car dealers have been arrested in connection with the crime, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend more culprits.

In a significant breakthrough for law enforcement in Ogun State, operatives from the anti-robbery unit have successfully recovered a Toyota Matrix vehicle that was stolen during a brazen armed robbery. The incident, which occurred at De-Ultimate Hotel along the Sokoto/Badagry road in Atan Ota, Lagos State, saw criminals making off with the unregistered car, along with other valuables belonging to the hotel staff and guests.

On the 18th of Feb. 2026 at about 0130hrs, Armed Robbers stormed D- ultimate hotel, Sokoto/ Badagry road, Atan Ota, Ogun State, robbed one Joseph Bankole and the staff of the hotel of valuables, which include an unregistered Toyota matrix car, phones and other valuables.

— DSP Oluseyi BabaseyiThe Ogun State Police Command spokesperson detailing the armed robbery incident.

The swift action by the police, led by SP Gbenga Ayodele of the Anti-Robbery Unit SCID Eleweran, resulted in the recovery of the vehicle in Lagos on April 15, 2026. This operation demonstrates the command's commitment to tackling criminal activities and ensuring the safety of citizens and their property.

Men of the Anti-Robbery Unit SCID Eleweran, led by SP Gbenga Ayodele, the OC Anti-Robbery, swung into action, leading to the recovery of the car in Lagos on the 15th of April 2026. Investigations are still ongoing.

— DSP Oluseyi BabaseyiThe police spokesperson describing the recovery operation and ongoing investigation.

As part of the ongoing investigation, two car dealers have been apprehended. Authorities are diligently working to identify and arrest any other individuals involved in this criminal enterprise, underscoring the collaborative effort required to dismantle such networks and bring all perpetrators to justice.

Two car dealers have been arrested as investigations are ongoing to apprehend more culprits who were involved in the crime.

— DSP Oluseyi BabaseyiDetails on the arrests made and the continued efforts to apprehend all involved parties.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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