The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has recovered a total of 35 stolen vehicles across the country in the first half of 2025 alone.
The Corps Public Relations Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, who disclosed this on Friday, said the remarkable feat is a testament to the fact that the Corps is not only committed to road safety, but also to supporting national security through vehicle verification and traceability.
Earlier this week the FRSC unveiled its redesigned official website, which it described as a one-stop hub for everything related to road safety administration and traffic regulation in Nigeria, to meet the evolving needs of Nigerians and all road users.
According to Ogungbemide, the feat was achieved through the intelligence driven operations preconditioned by the deployment of the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS) portal, a data-driven platform that continues to be pivotal in the fight against vehicle-related crimes.
The recovered vehicles, which were stolen through armed robbery, abduction, and fraudulent tricycle operators, include 24 Toyota vehicles, 5 Lexus, 2 Mercedes, 1 Ford Focus, 1 Daihatsu, 1 Pontiac Vibe, and 1 Toyota Sienna.
“To ensure a seamless operation towards successful recovery of the stolen vehicles, the Corps collaborated with sister security agencies and state governments to trace and retrieve the vehicles from different parts of the country”, he said.
Expectedly, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohamed, who was highly delighted with the proactiveness of the Corps personnel involved in the tracking and recovery of the vehicles, commended them, noting that the recoveries are a testament to the effectiveness of inter-agency synergy and technological integration in modern law enforcement.
He described the recoveries as a positive reflection of FRSC’s silent but consistent war against criminal elements who try to undermine public safety using stolen vehicles.
The Corps admonished the public to sustain their faith as it will continually remain focused on deepening its operational integrity, expanding data-based enforcement strategies, and reinforcing public confidence.
It also urged citizens to continue partnering with it by using the NVIS portal to verify vehicle details before purchase, and report suspicious vehicle registrations, stressing that public trust and collaboration remain vital to the success of the Corps’ mandate.
The general public can also verify their number plate registration through the FRSC mobile application or visit the Corps website.
