Ilorin Resident’s Stolen Car Found On Jebba-Mokwa Expressway
A Toyota Matrix car stolen in Ilorin on April 27, 2026, has been found on Jebba-Mokwa expressway.
The car in question was stolen at the parking lot of the Mandate International Market, Ilorin.
A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by spokesperson for the state police command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, a Superintendent of Police, noted that the police geolocated the car and recovered it.
‘The Kwara State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success through the effective deployment of modern policing technology, leading to the swift recovery of a stolen vehicle in Ilorin.
On 27th April, 2026 at about 1400hrs, the Command received a report at the Anti-Car Theft Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Ilorin, that a Toyota Matrix car was stolen earlier in the day at the parking lot of Mandate International Market, Ilorin at about 1100hrs
Acting promptly, police officers activated an integrated vehicle tracking and immobilization system linked to the vehicle’s security device. The technology enabled real-time geolocation tracking and remote engine immobilization, which significantly aided the recovery effort.
The vehicle’s location was successfully traced to the Jebba Expressway axis, where it was found abandoned by the roadside. Preliminary findings also revealed that the suspects attempted to frustrate identification by altering the registration number, while the original plate number was recovered nearby.
The vehicle has been recovered and kept at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Ilorin for further investigation while concerted efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the perpetrators’ the statement said.
The state Police Command also restated its commitment to leveraging modern technology and intelligence-led policing in combating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property across the state–Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
