Lagos Man Accuses Police of Selling Recovered Lexus After ₦400k Tracker Payment

*TL;DR: A Lagos car owner alleges police sold his recovered Lexus RX 350 after he paid ₦400,000 to a tracker, and he has petitioned the Inspector‑General of Police for action.

Context

On X, user @Rbrnjerry, identified as Oguji Jeremiah Onyebuchi, posted that his stolen Lexus RX 350 was retrieved by the Ikeja Commissioner of Police Crack Squad. He says the police required a ₦400,000 payment to a tracker agent before releasing the vehicle. Onyebuchi now claims the police sold the car instead of returning it.

Key Facts

- Onyebuchi paid ₦400,000 to a tracker agent, a service that allegedly locates stolen vehicles. - He filed a petition to the Inspector‑General of Police, attaching video and chat records that name the officers involved. - In his X post, he wrote that the police “sold my RX 350 Jeep” after the payment and demanded the matter be publicized. - The Nigeria Police Force’s New Media unit, led by Chief Superintendent Aliyu Giwa, tagged the Lagos Complaint Unit to investigate. - Superintendent of Police (Public Relations Officer) Abimbola Adebisi said she has contacted the complainant on X and is awaiting his reply.

What It Means

If verified, the allegation suggests possible misuse of recovered assets and extortion through mandatory tracker fees. Police protocols typically require documentation of recovered property and a transparent handover to owners; deviation could erode public trust. The IGP’s response will signal whether the force will pursue internal disciplinary action or reforms to prevent similar claims. Watch for any official statement from the IGP’s office and the outcome of the Lagos Complaint Unit’s inquiry.