The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Wednesday, announced the recovery of 73 stolen vehicles across Nigeria in 2024 through the National Vehicle Identification Scheme portal.
According to the statement by the corps spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the achievement was the result of 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 are in the category of four Toyota Highlander, one Toyota Lexus, 21 Toyota Corolla, 17 Toyota Camry, six Toyota Sienna, six Lexus 350, three Lexus ES350, one Toyota Hilux, one Toyota RAV4, one Toyota Celica, one Toyota Venza, one Suzuki Bus, one Honda Pilot, one Honda Ace, two Honda Accord, one Daihatsu, one M/Benz Car, one Man Truck, one Pontiac Vibe and two Qlink motorcycle’, the statement read.
The statement added that the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, commended the corps’ personnel for their dedication and professionalism in ensuring road safety and security.
He emphasised the importance of accurate vehicle registration details, stating that proper documentation played 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.