Nigerian driver caught trying to sell boss’ N45 million SUV for N10 million

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old driver, Jeremiah Jacob Emmanuel, for allegedly stealing his employer’s Lexus 460 SUV valued at ₦45 million and attempting to sell it for ₦10 million in Cotonou, Benin Republic.

The command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, November 13, 2026, noting that the stolen vehicle was recovered within hours of the incident.

According to the police, the incident was reported on November 12 at about 7:00 p.m., after the employer discovered that his black Lexus 460 SUV had allegedly been taken away by his driver without permission.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Emmanuel had earlier driven his employer to his office before allegedly leaving with the vehicle under the excuse that his wife was indisposed.

The suspect reportedly took the SUV to meet two other individuals identified as Akeem Olawale, 34, and Monday Keshi, who is currently on the run.
The police said the suspects had allegedly arranged to transport the vehicle to Cotonou, Benin Republic, where they planned to sell it for ₦10 million, despite its estimated value of ₦45 million.

However, detectives attached to the Agbado Division reportedly arrested Emmanuel at Agbado Crossing around 7:00 p.m. on the same day and successfully recovered the stolen SUV.

The police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and bring all those involved to justice.