The vehicle was stolen in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on January 5, 2026.
The police spokesman said the rescue followed a reported case of abduction.
According to the statement, the incident occurred on January 24, prompting the deployment of LASEMA’s Eagle Squad to the scene.
They argued that the state police would reduce reliance on the federal and central command.
The NDLEA spokesman said a female suspect was arrested on Friday, January 23, in Mokwa, Niger State, in a follow-up operation by operatives.
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Mr Oguntoyinbo warned that anyone caught dumping refuse in drains or waterways would be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.
The government said the intervention was also to ensure environmental safety and sustainable urban development across the state.
Mr Bago also inspected the ongoing 44-kilometre ring road project and the interchange bridge at the Western bypass in Bida.
Mr Olayinka said that efforts had been intensified to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.
According to Mr Adewusi, the offensive has significantly disrupted the terrorists’ ability to sustain their operations.
