1.59 million Vehicles were stolen across Nigerias six geopolitical zones between May 2023 and April 2024.
This is according to data obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics NBS and CESPS.
The South West accounted for the least car theft with 140,144 cars stolen.
Below is the full breakdown.
1. North-West: 603,756
2. North-Central: 246,329
3. North-East: 228,450
4. South-East: 205,450
5. South-South: 162,891
6. South-West: 140,144
Total: 1.59m <NBS/CESPS 2024>