Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have killed two suspected kidnappers and recovered a firearm, cash, and other exhibits during a follow-up operation linked to the rescue of an abducted victim in the state.
The command said the operation was carried out by its Anti-Kidnapping Unit as part of ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes across Ogun State.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed that the victim was kidnapped on June 11, 2026, at Ogbe Village.
According to the statement, the command immediately activated its Anti-Kidnapping Unit and deployed intelligence and tactical resources to secure the victim’s release and apprehend those responsible.
Babaseyi said sustained intelligence gathering, surveillance, and operational pressure on the gang eventually led to the victim’s safe release on June 18 without any injuries.
Following the rescue, police operatives intensified efforts to track down members of the kidnapping syndicate.
The spokesperson explained that acting on credible intelligence, officers traced some members of the gang to a hideout within the state.
He said the suspects opened fire on the operatives in an attempt to evade arrest, prompting a gun battle.
“On sighting the operatives, the suspects opened fire in a desperate attempt to resist arrest and escape. The operatives responded professionally, leading to a gun duel during which two of the suspected kidnappers were neutralised, while other members of the gang fled the scene with gunshot injuries,” the statement read.
A search conducted at the scene led to the recovery of a single-barrel gun, one expended cartridge, a mobile phone, and N2.2 million in cash suspected to be proceeds from criminal activities.
The police said efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects and deepen investigations into the gang’s operations.
Commending the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for its bravery and professionalism, the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, said the operation underscored the command’s commitment to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes.
Ojajuni assured residents that the command would continue to deploy intelligence-driven policing and tactical operations to safeguard lives and property across the state.
He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and provide timely and credible information to security agencies to aid the fight against criminality.
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