POLICE RECOVER STOLEN E-HAILING DRIVER’S CAR IN OYO. (PHOTO).

 Police recover stolen e-hailing driver’s car in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command says it has recovered a silver Toyota Corolla Sport stolen from an e-hailing driver during an armed robbery in Ibadan.

The command’s spokesperson, Osifeso Adewale, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noting that the vehicle with registration number LSR 893CX was recovered following an anti-robbery operation.

According to the statement, the recovery was part of ongoing efforts to tackle rising attacks on ride-hailing drivers in the state.

“In recent weeks, there has been an alarming rise in reports of armed robbers attacking Uber drivers at gunpoint, resulting in the theft of their vehicles and cash,” the statement read.

The command explained that the matter was escalated from the Iyaganku Divisional Police Headquarters to the State Criminal Investigation Department for thorough investigation.

“Our dedicated Anti-Robbery Squad took immediate action by using both intelligence gathering and on-the-ground operations.

“Through extensive surveillance and tracking, officers successfully located and recovered the stolen Toyota Corolla,”the statement added.

The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, described the recovery as proof of the command’s commitment to public safety.

“The recovery of the stolen vehicle reflects our determination to confront crime proactively.

“We are dedicated to protecting our citizens and ensuring those responsible for these criminal acts are brought to justice,” the commissioner was quoted as saying.

The command urged members of the public to report suspicious activities, assuring that it remained focused on safeguarding residents and visitors.