Ogun Police Arrest Two Suspects And Recover Stolen Vehicle Following Armed Robbery At Atan-Ota Hotel

Ogun State Police arrest two car dealers and recover a stolen Toyota Matrix in Lagos following an armed robbery at a hotel in Atan-Ota. Investigation ongoing.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 18, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

Anti-Robbery Unit Recovers Stolen Vehicle in Lagos Crossing

The Ogun State Police Command’s anti-robbery unit has successfully recovered a stolen unregistered red Toyota Matrix following a cross-border operation into Lagos State. The vehicle, which was snatched during a hotel heist in February 2026, was located and secured on Wednesday, April 15. The recovery was led by SP Ayodele Gbenga of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Eleweran, marking a significant breakthrough in a case that had remained open for several weeks.

Violent Heist at De Ultimate Hotel Detailed

The initial robbery occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at De Ultimate Hotel located on Sokoto Road in the Atan-Ota region of the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area. Armed robbers reportedly stormed the premises at approximately 1:30 a.m., targeting both guests and hotel staff. Among the victims was a guest identified as Joseph Bankole, whose vehicle was taken along with various mobile phones and other high-value personal items.

Two Car Dealers Apprehended in Connection to Gang

Police spokesperson DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed on Saturday that two individuals, identified as car dealers, have been taken into custody. Investigators believe the suspects may be linked to the wider criminal network responsible for disposing of stolen vehicles. While the two dealers are currently assisting the police with their inquiries, the command has indicated that the arrests are part of a broader effort to dismantle the specific gang responsible for the Atan-Ota hotel raid.