Fleeing driver abandons car with bags of cannabis in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command says its operatives have recovered a Toyota Sienna vehicle loaded with items suspected to be cannabis and other exhibits following a routine stop-and-search operation.
The was detailed in a statement signed by the state’s police spokesperson, Ben Hundeyin in a post shared on its X account.
In the statement shared on X on Friday, the command explained that the operation was carried out by officers attached to the Ojo Division.
The statement read, “On 15th August 2025, while on routine patrol, the operatives stopped an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna.
“In the process of demanding the driver’s identification and vehicle documents, the driver suddenly jumped out and fled with the vehicle key, abandoning the car.”
Police officers, upon conducting a thorough search of the vehicle, discovered incriminating items.
“A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of the following items: one Army jungle hat, two ATM cards, and two bags of substances suspected to be cannabis.
“The recovered vehicle and exhibits have been transferred to Special Squad 2 of the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, for further investigation,” it further read.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, praised the swift action of the Ojo Division operatives and reassured the public of the command’s commitment to tracking down the fleeing suspect.
“He reiterates the command’s resolve to intensify patrols and intelligence-led policing across Lagos, urging residents to remain law-abiding and promptly report suspicious activities to the Police,” the statement added.
The command noted that the investigation is ongoing while promising that the suspect will be brought to justice.
