by The Ajasa News | March 27, 2026 4:35 pm
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered a Toyota Camry reported stolen 11 years ago, in a breakthrough operation that underscores the effectiveness of its vehicle tracking system.
The recovery, which took place in Ebonyi State, followed a routine verification exercise at the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS) Desk Office on March 24, 2026. An official of the Motor Licensing Authority had presented documents for vehicle registration when standard checks flagged irregularities in the vehicle’s history.
According to the FRSC, further investigation revealed that the car had originally been registered to Mr. Adeka Emmanuel Akoji, who confirmed it was stolen from him in Benue State on August 13, 2015.
Acting on the intelligence, the FRSC alerted the Nigeria Police Force, prompting a coordinated response. Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad in Abakaliki recovered the vehicle on March 27, 2026, at about 1:50 p.m.
The vehicle, a Toyota Camry saloon, originally bore the registration number MKD659AG but had been re-registered with a new plate number, NKE500AE, in an apparent attempt to conceal its identity.
FRSC officials described the development as a major success in the fight against vehicle-related crimes, highlighting the role of the NVIS platform in tracking and verifying vehicle ownership nationwide.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, commended the officers involved for their professionalism and praised the collaboration with the police. He reiterated the Corps’ commitment to leveraging technology and intelligence-driven strategies to curb criminal activities on Nigerian roads.
The FRSC also urged motorists and stakeholders to ensure proper documentation and verification of vehicles through the NVIS platform before purchase or registration, as enforcement operations continue across the country.
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