A Lagos-based Indian national got the shock of his life when the driver he freshly employed made off with his 2016 Toyota Camry — but Ogun State Police weren’t having it.
We’ve all heard stories that make you wonder whether some people just don’t fear God — or the law. This one is fresh, and it happened right here in our backyard.
An Indian national living and working in Lagos recently employed a driver, probably thinking he had found someone trustworthy to handle his daily commute and errands. But barely two days* into the job, that same driver vanished — and took his boss’s *2016 Toyota Camry along with him.
The nerve!
Police Move Fast, Recover Car in Under 8 Hours
Thankfully, this story doesn’t end with the victim crying and writing petition letters. The Ifo Division of the Ogun State Police Command* swung into action immediately after the report was made, and in **less than eight hours**, operatives had tracked down the stolen vehicle to a hotel in *Ifo, Ogun State.
One suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft.
This is the kind of swift response Nigerians love to see from law enforcement — because too often, we hear the opposite.
The Danger of Employing Without Proper Background Checks
This incident raises a critical question many of us conveniently ignore: how well do we screen the people we bring into our lives and homes?
Whether you’re hiring a driver, a househelp, a gateman, or a cleaner, taking shortcuts during the recruitment process can cost you dearly. A few things worth doing before handing anyone the keys to your car — or your gate:
– ✅ Verify their identity — collect a valid ID and confirm it
– ✅ Speak to previous employers — don’t just collect references, actually call them
– ✅ Use trusted agencies — there are legitimate domestic staffing agencies in Lagos and beyond
– ✅ Run a background check — yes, this is possible in Nigeria
– ✅ Give limited access initially — don’t hand over everything on day one
Ogun Police Deserve Their Flowers
Credit must be given where it is due. The Ifo Division showed that when law enforcement is serious and responsive, results follow. Recovering a stolen vehicle in under eight hours is no small feat — it requires coordination, local intelligence, and genuine commitment to duty.
We hope this kind of efficiency becomes the standard across all police divisions in the country.
Final Word
To the Indian national — e go better. Your car don come back.
To the suspect — you had a job. A job. And you threw it away in 48 hours.
Let this serve as a reminder to all employers: due diligence is not optional, it is survival. And to potential thieves — Ogun State Police are not smiling.
Stay safe, verify before you trust, and always report crimes promptly. Swift reporting made this recovery possible.
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