A man suspected of car theft has allegedly stolen a Toyota Tundra truck from a car dealership in Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lekki, Lagos, after posing as a prospective buyer.
The suspect reportedly drove off with the vehicle after dealership staff handed him the keys for a test drive. The incident allegedly triggered a chaotic chase along the VGC–Jakande axis, during which several road users were reportedly injured in a series of accidents involving pedestrians and other motorists.
Reports indicated that the suspect drove into VGC without an access code, damaged the estate’s security access machine and hit a security officer while attempting to escape.
He subsequently headed towards the Jakande area, where he allegedly crashed into pedestrians and other vehicles, causing panic among residents and road users.
The suspect was eventually intercepted and apprehended by residents and security personnel in Ajiran, around the Ajah–Lekki axis, following the pursuit.
The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the condition of those reportedly injured, were not immediately clear.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the police on the incident.
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