Police arrest driver in Abuja over alleged theft of employer's car

Author: Dayo JohnsonPublished on: July 9, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Police arrest driver in Abuja over alleged theft of employer's car

Police in Ondo State have arrested a 40-year-old driver, Adesola Ogunrotifa, for allegedly stealing his employer's car after dropping her off at a church in Akure. The suspect drove Mrs. Remilekun to Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke-Isegun, Akure, for a Sunday service but then left with her Hyundai saloon car. He was tracked to Abuja and apprehended, and the vehicle was recovered. Police spokesperson DSP Jimoh Abayomi confirmed the arrest and recovery, commending the swift intelligence-led operation.

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