Police uncover car stealing ring in Ondo, recover stolen vehicle

By Boye Oyeyemi

The Ondo State Police Command has uncovered a syndicate of car thieves, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of a stolen Toyota Camry in Akure.

Disclosing this development via a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, noted that the breakthrough followed an investigation into a reported case of vehicle theft in the state capital.

According to the police, the case was reported on February 27, 2026, by one Adeyemi Robert, who said his Toyota Camry was stolen during a social event on Sijuade Street, Akure, on February 14.

“The complainant stated that he parked his vehicle at the venue of the event but returned to discover that it had been stolen by unknown persons,” the statement read.

As a result, detectives swung into action immediately the report was made, deploying intelligence-driven strategies to track the stolen vehicle and those behind the crime.

Through diligent investigation, operatives traced the vehicle to one Awolo Akingbade, who was found in possession of the car and invited for questioning,

Further findings, according to the police, revealed that the vehicle had been sold to the suspect by one Adeyemi David, identified as the principal suspect, who was subsequently arrested.

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, commended the operatives for their professionalism, warning criminals to desist from crime as the command would continue to deploy intelligence-led policing to rid the state of criminal elements.