The Ogun State Police Command has announced that its officers, alongside the Department of State Services, have killed a suspected kidnapper, arrested an 18-year-old and recovered two AK-47 rifles during an operation.
This recent operation brings the total number of suspected kidnappers killed to two and the total number of recovered AK-47 rifles to three, according to the police command.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, shared this information in a statement released on Sunday.
He named the arrested suspect as Abubakar Yinusa, 18, and said the operation took place on November 8, 2026, involving a joint security team.
Babaseyi stated, "In the latest operation, conducted on 8 November 2026, operatives of the joint security team engaged the suspects in a fierce gun battle, resulting in the neutralisation of one additional suspected kidnapper, the arrest of Abubakar Yinusa and the recovery of two additional AK-47 rifles."
He added that this operation means "the cumulative number of suspected kidnappers neutralised is two and the total number of recovered AK-47 rifles is three."
The police spokesperson mentioned that the operation is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies and other security groups to fight kidnapping in Ogun State.
He said this collaboration has also led to the safe release of 10 passengers who were kidnapped at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, on November 3.
“The victims regained their freedom unharmed on 7 November 2026, following sustained operational pressure on the criminal network,” he noted.
Babaseyi credited the successes to teamwork among security agencies, stating, “The gains recorded, including the recent safe release of ten passengers abducted at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, have been achieved through sustained teamwork, intelligence sharing and coordinated efforts among the security agencies and quasi-security outfits.”
He emphasized that “sustained partnership among security agencies is central to ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and ensure the safety of residents across Ogun State.”
The command also assured that the police, DSS, and other security agencies are dedicated to bringing those involved in the kidnapping to justice.
It called on residents to stay alert and report anyone suspected of having gunshot wounds to the nearest police station or security agency.
“Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and promptly report anyone sighted with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest police station or other security agencies,” the statement concluded.
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