Drama as Driver caught trying to sell boss’ N45 million SUV for N10 million

A 28-year-old Nigerian driver has landed in police custody after allegedly stealing his employer’s ₦45 million Lexus 460 SUV and arranging to sell it for just ₦10 million in Cotonou, Benin Republic.

The suspect, identified as Jeremiah Jacob Emmanuel, was arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command following a report of the missing vehicle.

The police spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said detectives from the Agbado Division recovered the SUV within hours of receiving the complaint on November 12, 2026.
According to the police, Emmanuel had taken his employer to work earlier that day but allegedly drove away with the vehicle without authorisation, claiming that his wife was indisposed.

Investigations further revealed that the driver allegedly contacted two other individuals, identified as Akeem Olawale, 34, and Monday Keshi, to facilitate the sale of the stolen SUV.
The trio reportedly planned to move the vehicle to Cotonou, Benin Republic, and dispose of it for ₦10 million, although the Lexus was valued at approximately ₦45 million.

However, their alleged plan was foiled when police operatives tracked down and arrested Emmanuel at Agbado Crossing at about 7:00 p.m. on the same day.

While the stolen Lexus has been recovered, the police confirmed that Monday Keshi remains at large as investigations continue.