Successful Recovery of Stolen Nigerian Official’s Vehicle in Ghana
INTERPOL and NiDCOM have successfully recovered a stolen official vehicle belonging to NiDCOM Secretary Sule Bassi in Ghana. The retrieval was a result of collaborative efforts led by Akinsola Akinboye, and emphasized the importance of timely reporting of vehicle thefts for effective recovery.
In a noteworthy collaborative effort between the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), the official vehicle belonging to the Secretary of NiDCOM, Sule Bassi, was successfully retrieved after being stolen in November 2023. During the vehicle’s handover, the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, expressed her profound appreciation for the relentless work of INTERPOL and the staff of NiDCOM in tracking the vehicle down to Ghana. Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa stated, “I want to thank INTERPOL in both Nigeria and Ghana, the Nigerian Embassy in Ghana, and our dedicated NiDCOM staff member, Akinsola Akinboye, for their hard work in tracking and recovering the vehicle. This recovery is truly historic for us.” INTERPOL’s representative overseeing vehicle crimes and investigations, Onyebuchi Matthew, elaborated on the cooperation that resulted in the successful recovery. He emphasized the importance of promptly reporting stolen vehicles, as delayed reports complicate recovery efforts. Matthew mentioned that, “The collaboration between INTERPOL and NiDCOM was key in making this recovery possible.” Akinsola Akinboye, a member of NiDCOM who played a significant role in the recovery process, shared his gratitude toward Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa and the security agencies, highlighting the trust that facilitated the operation. Secretary Sule Bassi also voiced his relief upon the recovery of his vehicle, which brought back daunting memories of the armed robbery incident from which he fortunately escaped. This successful retrieval underscores the efficacy of international cooperation in combating vehicle theft and underscores the critical need for timely reports of such crimes to facilitate the recovery process and protect potential buyers from acquiring stolen property.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of vehicle theft and the importance of international cooperation in law enforcement. The collaborative efforts of INTERPOL and NiDCOM showcase how transnational agencies can work together effectively to recover stolen property. Moreover, it emphasizes the need for prompt reporting of thefts to enhance the chances of successful recoveries. The successful tracking of the vehicle to Ghana illustrates the capabilities of INTERPOL in vehicle crime investigations, exemplifying the importance of vigilance and timely action in curbing such illicit activities.
The recovery of the stolen vehicle belonging to NiDCOM’s Secretary illustrates the success of cross-border collaboration in law enforcement and highlights the crucial role of timely reporting in recovering stolen property. This incident serves as a reminder for Nigerians to report vehicle thefts to INTERPOL promptly to increase recovery chances and safeguard against the purchase of stolen vehicles. The efforts of INTERPOL and NiDCOM exemplify effective use of resources in the fight against vehicle crime.
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