Kidnap victim rescued as police recover N2.2m, firearm in Ogun raid
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have killed two suspected kidnappers and recovered N2.2 million believed to be ransom proceeds during a follow-up operation linked to the rescue of an abducted victim in the state. The operation, carried out by the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, forms part of ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes across Ogun State. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the victim was abducted on June 11, 2026, at Ogbe Village. Following a report of the incident, the command immediately deployed intelligence and tactical resources to secure the victim’s release and track down those responsible. Through sustained surveillance and intelligence gathering, operatives mounted pressure on the criminal gang, leading to the victim’s release on June 18 without injury. Police said attention subsequently shifted to apprehending members of the syndicate. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives traced the suspects to a hideout within the state. However, upon sighting the officers, the suspects reportedly opened fire in an attempt to evade arrest, resulting in a gun battle. Two of the suspected kidnappers were killed during the exchange, while other members of the gang escaped with gunshot wounds. A search of the scene led to the recovery of a single-barrel firearm, an expended cartridge, a mobile phone and N2.2 million in cash suspected to be proceeds from criminal activities.
The command said efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects and deepen investigations into the gang’s operations. Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for its professionalism and operational effectiveness, describing the outcome as a significant success in the fight against violent crime. He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and assured residents that security agencies would continue to pursue criminal elements threatening lives and property across the state. Ojajuni also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and provide timely information that could assist law enforcement agencies in preventing and combating crime.
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