FRSC RECOVERS STOLEN HYUNDAI IN ABUJA, TRANSFERS VEHICLE TO POLICE

The Federal Road Safety Corps has recovered a stolen Hyundai vehicle in Abuja and handed it over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation. The red Hyundai, with registration number YAB 789 AM, was discovered at about 2am on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by the tow truck team of the FRSC RS7.1 FCT Sector Command during an operation in the Federal Capital Territory.

According to the Corps, the vehicle was found at Wuye along the expressway leading towards Area 1. FRSC personnel reportedly discovered a document inside the vehicle containing information that provided a lead to the identity and contact details of its owner. Officials subsequently used the information to trace and contact the purported owner, who was informed that the vehicle had been recovered.

Following the discovery, the FCT Sector Commander, Corps Commander Tijjani Iliyasu, initiated the necessary inter-agency procedure for the vehicle to be transferred to the police. The FRSC said the handover was carried out to enable the police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the vehicle's theft, recovery and possible use before it was found abandoned or recovered by the road safety personnel.

The development highlights the role of the FRSC beyond its conventional responsibility of managing traffic and promoting road safety. The Corps said its operational presence, road surveillance and vigilance can also help identify suspicious vehicles and support broader security efforts. It added that technology, intelligence gathering and cooperation with other security agencies would continue to be used to detect stolen vehicles and other suspicious activities on Nigerian roads.

The FRSC commended the RS7.1 FCT Sector Command tow truck team for its alertness and professionalism and appreciated the police for their cooperation. The Corps also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious vehicles or activities to the appropriate authorities, stressing that stronger collaboration among security agencies remains important in protecting lives and property.