…Gang members flee as Police recover ammunition
CITIZENS COMPASS— A suspected armed robber on Sunday,etc his Waterloo in Ogun State as he was neutralised by the Police during a night operation which was disrupted in the Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota area of the State.
The Ogun State Police Command foiled the robbery operation through the swift intervention of operatives of Onipanu Division, under Ota Area Command.
The operation led to the recovery of two vehicles, a substantial cache of suspected stolen property, including HP and Dell laptops, a PlayStation console, four mobile phones, a Samsung television, a standing fan, a rechargeable radio, a Wi-Fi device, clothing, an OPay ATM card, a deck, two MP devices and other household items. A locally made pistol, two live cartridges and seven expended cartridges were also recovered from the deceased suspect.
Confirming the incident , spokesperson for the Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, in a statement said a concerned citizen put a call across the Police at about 0145hrs as the responding patrol team promptly mobilised to the location.
According to him: On sighting the operatives, the armed robbers opened fire, prompting an immediate tactical response. The ensuing exchange of gunfire resulted in the neutralisation of one suspect, while other gang members fled with suspected gunshot injuries.
A search conducted after the encounter led to the recovery of two vehicles, a Nissan Almera and a Toyota Camry, alongside the cache of suspected stolen property. Other items recovered from the deceased suspect include a Tecno mobile phone, three passport photographs, an MTN SIM pack, two National Identification Number (NIN) cards and cash.
The Command has intensified efforts to track down the fleeing suspects, particularly those who may have sustained gunshot injuries. Investigations are also ongoing to establish the ownership of the recovered vehicles and other exhibits, as well as determine their possible links to other criminal activities.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commended the operatives for their prompt response, professionalism and courage. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to proactive, intelligence-led policing, sustained patrol operations and rapid response to security concerns across the state. He encouraged residents to remain vigilant, go about their lawful activities without apprehension and promptly report suspicious movements or activities to the Police. He assured the public that the Command remains alert, accessible and committed to protecting lives and property.
The Command further urges residents to sustain their partnership with the Police by providing timely and credible information, noting that public cooperation remains essential to effective crime prevention and community safety.
