Kwara Police recover stolen vehicle deploying advanced tech
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Kwara State Police Command has recorded a breakthrough in its fight against car theft, successfully recovering a stolen vehicle in Ilorin through the use of advanced technology.
The incident, which occurred on April 27, 2026, was reported to the Anti-Car Theft Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Ilorin after a Toyota Matrix was stolen from a parking space at Mandate Market around 11:00 a.m.
According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, operatives swung into action immediately after receiving the report at about 2:00 p.m., deploying an integrated tracking and immobilisation system linked to the vehicle’s security device.
“The technology enabled real-time tracking of the vehicle and remote immobilisation of its engine, which greatly enhanced our recovery efforts,” she said.
The police traced the vehicle to the Jebba Expressway area, where it was found abandoned by the roadside. Further checks revealed that the suspects had attempted to evade detection by changing the vehicle’s registration number, while the original plate number was discovered nearby.
“The swift recovery highlights the Command’s growing capacity to integrate technology into policing and crime prevention,” the spokesperson added.
The recovered vehicle has since been moved to the SCID headquarters in Ilorin for further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest those responsible for the theft.
The Command reaffirmed its resolve to strengthen intelligence-led policing and the use of modern tools to tackle crime and safeguard residents across Kwara State.
