JUST IN: Police Launch Manhunt After 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Stolen in Lagos

A black 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 with registration number WTO 21 AM has been stolen at gunpoint by a gang of armed robbers on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Akin-Olugbade Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The incident occurred at about 00:00 hours, when the robbers, numbering about four forced the driver out at gunpoint before fleeing the scene with the car.

The luxury SUV, bearing Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 4JGFB4FB8SB274117, was last seen heading towards the Ozumba Mbadiwe axis.

Eyewitnesses said the robbers arrived while the car was parked with the driver inside, and executed the operation within minutes.

They fired a warning shot into the air to scare away passersby before zooming off with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

The driver sustained minor injuries during the attack, following a initial resistance of the robbers, though onlookers described the experience as frightening.

Confirming the incident, a Senior Police Officer from the Victoria Island Division said a full-scale manhunt had been launched, and the vehicle has been placed on the Lagos State and national security watchlists.

“The Lagos State Police Command has activated joint patrol operations involving anti-robbery, surveillance, and intelligence teams. All exit routes from Victoria Island have been placed under close monitoring,” the officer stated.

The stolen vehicle is described as black metallic, 2025 model Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, with factory-fitted tinted windows, brown leather interior, and VIN 4JGFB4FB8SB274117. It also features LED headlamps, AMG alloy wheels, and a distinctive chrome front grille.

Police have appealed to members of the public, car dealers, and auto mechanics to be on the lookout for any vehicle matching this description and to report immediately to the nearest police station or through the emergency hotlines 112 and 767.

The robbery has renewed safety concerns among residents and business operators in Victoria Island, who are calling for increased night patrols, functional streetlights, and stronger collaboration between security agencies and private estate guards.

As of the time of filing this report, investigations were ongoing, with the Lagos State Police Command assuring the public that all efforts were being made to recover the stolen SUV and bring the perpetrators to justice.