Police kill two suspected kidnappers in gun duel, recover N2.2m, gun in Ogun

Police Rescues Kidnapped Victim, Neutralizes Two Suspects in Ogun State

Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Ogun State Police Command successfully rescued a kidnapped victim and neutralized two suspects during an operation on Wednesday, as part of their ongoing fight against kidnapping and violent crime.

The incident was detailed in a statement from police spokesperson DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi. According to the statement, the victim was abducted on June 11, 2026, in Ogbe Village, located in the Obafemi-Owode local government area.

Following the report of the abduction, the police promptly mobilized their anti-kidnapping unit, deploying intelligence and tactical resources aimed at securing the victim’s release and apprehending the perpetrators. The victim was rescued unharmed on June 18, 2026, following sustained intelligence efforts and strategic surveillance.

Babaseyi reported that subsequent operations led detectives to the gang’s hideout. The suspects, upon noticing the police presence, opened fire in an attempt to flee but resulted in the neutralization of two individuals, while others escaped with gunshot wounds.

Additionally, police recovered evidence from the scene, including a single-barrel gun, an expended cartridge, a mobile phone, and cash amounting to 2.2 million naira, believed to be linked to criminal activities.

“The successful operation highlights the effectiveness of the intelligence-driven and proactive crime-fighting strategies employed by the Ogun State Police Command,” Babaseyi said, commending the efforts of the officers involved.

The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, praised the professionalism and courage of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, reaffirming the commitment to pursue kidnappers and violent criminals actively. He emphasized that Ogun State would remain a challenging environment for criminal activities, assuring residents of continued efforts in intelligence-led policing and community partnerships to safeguard lives and property.

Investigations are ongoing, and police efforts to track down the fleeing gang members are intensified.

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