Ogun kidnap gang hit as police kill two, recover cash

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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 in the state.

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The command said the operation was carried out by its Anti-Kidnapping Unit as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state.

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According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the victim was abducted on June 11, 2026, at Ogbe Village in Ogun State.

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The statement noted that upon receiving the report, the command activated its Anti-Kidnapping Unit and deployed intelligence and tactical resources to secure the victim’s release and apprehend the suspects.

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It noted that sustained intelligence gathering, surveillance and operational pressure on the gang led to the victim’s release on June 18 without harm.

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The police said efforts subsequently shifted to tracking down members of the kidnapping syndicate.

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“Acting on credible intelligence, the operatives successfully traced members of the gang to their hideout within the state.

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“On sighting the operatives, the suspects opened fire in a desperate attempt to resist arrest and escape.

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“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 said.

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It added, “A search conducted on one of the neutralised suspects led to the recovery of a single-barrel gun, while further examination of the scene yielded one expended cartridge, a mobile phone and a cash sum of N2,200,000, reasonably suspected to be proceeds of criminal activities.”

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The command said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and to expand investigations into the gang’s activities.

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Reacting to the development, the state Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the special unit for its gallantry, professionalism and operational effectiveness.

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He noted that the success of the operation reinforced the command’s determination to pursue kidnappers and other violent criminals across the state.

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Ojajuni assured residents that the command would continue to deploy intelligence-led policing and tactical operations to protect lives and property.

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He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and provide timely and credible information to security agencies to support efforts to curb criminality.

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