Fleeing suspect fished out of Ondo river after Lagos-Abuja car theft

Naijaonpoint_ng | 02-05-2026 11:16pm |

Operatives of the Nigeria Police, Ondo State Command, have successfully apprehended two suspects linked to interstate car theft. The suspects, identified as ThankGod Unchenna, 25, and Adewole Muyedeen, 53, were intercepted while transporting a vehicle stolen from Lagos to Abuja. During the pursuit, one of the suspects attempted to evade capture by fleeing into a nearby river, where he was later retrieved by police. The operation highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat vehicle theft across state lines.

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