The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a car theft syndicate and recovered a stolen Hyundai Sonata believed to have been taken from Lagos.

The white Hyundai Sonata, with registration number ABC 882 GK, was reportedly stolen from where it was parked in the Shangisha area of Magodo, Lagos, on September 13, 2026, at about 7:30 a.m.

The stolen vehicle was later sighted around the Ojoo area of Ibadan, prompting a report to the Oyo State Police Command on September 16.

Following the report, the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, directed the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad to trace and recover the vehicle.

Using intelligence-led policing and technology, operatives traced the car to the Akinyele area of Ibadan, where it was recovered.

Three suspects identified as Abdulramon Hassan, 49, Abdullahi Sani, 43, and Sulaimon Adamu, 53, were subsequently arrested in connection with the alleged theft.

According to the police, preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects confessed to involvement in the crime and were cooperating with investigators.

The Command said their interrogation was helping investigators gather information about the alleged syndicate and identify other persons who may be connected to the theft.

The recovered vehicle has been secured at a police facility, while the suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.

Police said efforts were also underway to apprehend other suspected members of the group who are still at large.

The Commissioner of Police directed investigators to intensify the probe and conclude it promptly, after which the suspects and any other persons found culpable would be charged to court in accordance with the law.

The police also urged residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities promptly and provide credible information that could assist security agencies in preventing and investigating criminal activities.