Seventy three stolen vehicles were recovered across the country in the year 2024 by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
The recovery according to a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, and made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA was made possible through the National Vehicle Identification Scheme Portal.
The statement indicates that the remarkable achievement is a testament to FRSC’s relentless commitment to enhancing national security, strengthening intelligence gathering/sharing as well as enhancing the safety of lives and properties of road users.
“The vehicles were recovered during coordinated intelligence-driven operations conducted by the FRSC in collaboration with other security agencies at the point of registration of the suspected vehicles.
“The 73 stolen vehicles recovered are in the category of 4 Toyota Highlander, 1 Toyota Lexus, 21 Toyota Corolla, 17 Toyota Camry, 6 Toyota Sienna, 6 Lexus 350, 3 Lexus ES350, 1 Toyota Hilux, 1 Toyota RAV4, 1 Toyota Celica, 1 Toyota Venza, 1 Suzuki Bus, 1 Honda Pilot, 1 Honda Ace, 2 Honda Accord, 1 Daihatsu, 1 M/Benz Car, 1 Man Truck, 1 Pontiac Vibe and 2 Qlink Motorcycle,” the statement said.
It added that they Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed praised the personnel for their exceptional bravery, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
He emphasized that the Corps will continue to work tirelessly to rid the nation of criminal elements through swift response and proactive measures to not only save innocent lives, but also protect the economic interests of Nigerians.
The FRSC boss further admonished vehicle owners to always ensure that they provide necessary information required of them at the point of registration of their vehicles as adequate information helps in intelligence gathering which in turn, makes timely recovery of vehicles possible.
He however, noted that the Corps will not relent in its efforts to make Nigerian roads safe and secure for all users as he urged members of the public to continue to support in the quest for safer roads in Nigeria.