Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have killed two suspected kidnappers and recovered a firearm, cash and other items during a follow-up operation linked to the rescue of an abducted victim.
The police said the operation was carried out by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit as part of ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state.
According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the victim was kidnapped on June 11, 2026, at Ogbe Village in Ogun State. Following the report, the police immediately deployed intelligence and tactical teams to secure the victim’s release and track down the kidnappers.
After days of surveillance, intelligence gathering and sustained pressure on the gang, the victim was rescued unharmed on June 18.
The command said operatives later traced members of the kidnapping syndicate to a hideout within the state.
“Upon sighting the operatives, the suspects opened fire in a bid to resist arrest and escape. The officers responded professionally, leading to a gun duel during which two of the suspected kidnappers were neutralised, while others fled with gunshot wounds,” the statement said.
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During a search of the scene, police recovered a single-barrel gun, an expended cartridge, a mobile phone and a cash sum of ₦2.2 million believed to be proceeds of criminal activities.
The command noted that efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects and uncover the full network of the gang.
Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended members of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for their bravery and professionalism, describing the operation as a major breakthrough in the fight against violent crime.
He assured residents that the command would continue to deploy intelligence-driven policing and tactical operations to safeguard lives and property across the state.
Ojajuni also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and support security agencies with credible information that could help in the fight against criminal activities.
