The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered an unprecedented 73 stolen vehicles across the country in the year 2024 alone.
Its Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, in a statement issued Wednesday said the vehicles were recovered through the instrumentality of National Vehicle Identification Scheme Portal (NVISP).
He noted that the achievement was a testament to its relentless commitment to enhancing national security, strengthening intelligence gathering/sharing as well as enhancing the safety of lives and properties of road users.
Mohammed noted that 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.
He said: “The 73 stolen vehicles recovered are in the category of 4 Toyota Highlander, one 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.”
Mohammed said the Corps would 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 the Corps in this quest for safer roads in Nigeria.
