On Wednesday, the Federal Road Safety Corps reported that 73 stolen cars had been recovered throughout Nigeria in 2024 using the National Vehicle Identification Scheme Portal.
According to a statement signed by the corps spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, this achievement resulted from intelligence-driven operations conducted in collaboration with other security agencies.
Ogungbemide noted that the recovered vehicles were intercepted at the point of registration, preventing them from being integrated into the system.
“The 73 stolen vehicles recovered include 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 Mercedes-Benz, 1 Man Truck, 1 Pontiac Vibe, and 2 Qlink Motorcycles,” the statement read.
The statement also mentioned that Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed commended FRSC personnel for their dedication and professionalism in ensuring road safety and security.
He emphasized the importance of accurate vehicle registration details, stating that proper documentation plays a crucial role in intelligence gathering and vehicle recovery.
He reiterated the Corps’ commitment to making Nigerian roads safer while urging the public to support efforts in crime prevention and road safety management.
