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.
This newspaper gathered that the incident occurred around 12 a.m., when the robbers, numbering about four, attacked the vehicle’s driver and forced him out at gunpoint before escaping with the car.
The luxury SUV, bearing Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 4JGFB4FB8SB274117, was last seen speeding towards the Ozumba Mbadiwe axis.
Eyewitnesses said the robbers arrived while the car was parked with the driver still inside and executed the operation in under three minutes.
“They fired a warning shot into the air to scare away passersby before zooming off with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350,” an eyewitness recounted.
According to sources, the driver sustained minor injuries after initially resisting the robbers. Onlookers described the scene as chaotic and terrifying.
Confirming the incident, a senior police officer attached to the Victoria Island Division said a full-scale manhunt had been launched, and the stolen SUV had been placed on both 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 said.
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 authorities have urged members of the public, car dealers, and auto mechanics to be on the lookout for any vehicle matching the description and to report sightings immediately to the nearest police station or through emergency hotlines.
The incident has renewed safety concerns among residents and business operators in Victoria Island, who are calling for stronger night patrols, functional streetlights, and enhanced collaboration between security agencies and private estate guards.
As of the time of filing this report, police investigations were still ongoing, with assurances that efforts were being intensified to recover the stolen SUV and bring the perpetrators to justice.