In the early hours of Saturday, November 1st, 2025, a gang of about four armed robbers seized a black 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 at gunpoint on Akin-Olugbade Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The robbers forced the driver out of the luxury SUV around midnight before fleeing the scene, firing a warning shot to scare off passersby. The vehicle, with registration number WTO 21 AM and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 4JGFB4FB8SB274117, was last seen heading towards the Ozumba Mbadiwe axis.
Eyewitnesses reported that the driver resisted the robbers but sustained minor injuries during the ordeal, which onlookers described as frightening and swift. The stolen vehicle is a black metallic model featuring factory-fitted tinted windows, brown leather interior, LED headlamps, AMG alloy wheels, and a distinctive chrome front grille.
Confirming the incident, a senior police officer from the Victoria Island Division stated that the Lagos State Police Command had activated joint patrol operations that include anti-robbery, surveillance, and intelligence teams. All exit routes from Victoria Island are under close monitoring, with the stolen vehicle placed on Lagos State and national security watchlists.
The police have appealed to the public, car dealers, and auto mechanics to be on alert for any vehicle matching the description and to report any sightings immediately to the nearest police station or via emergency hotlines 112 and 767. The incident has heightened safety concerns among residents and business operators in Victoria Island, who are calling for increased night patrols, better street lighting, and enhanced collaboration between security agencies and private estate guards.
