CITIZENS COMPASS—The Ogun State Police Command has rescued three abducted victims around Ajebo in Owode-Egba Division area of the state.
This kidnapping case was reported on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 when the Command stormed the kidnappers’ hideout as disclosed by spokesperson for the Command, Omolola Odutola, in her updates over the weekend.
One of the suspects was said to have sustained injuries during a gun duel with the operatives.
“The Ogun State Police Command, in its continuous commitment to ensuring the safety of all citizens and maintaining a firm stance against violent crime, recorded a significant breakthrough in a kidnapping case reported on 16th July, 2025. The incident involved the abduction of three individuals around Ajebo, under the jurisdiction of the Owode-Egba Division.
“Following expert monitoring , on 18th July, 2025, operatives of the The Anti-Kidnapping Unit deployed intelligence surveillance in the area and rescued the three victims unharmed at about 2100hrs.
“During the operation, the kidnappers engaged the police team in a gun duel. In the ensuing exchange of fire, two of the kidnappers were fatally wounded, while others escaped deeper into the forest with gunshot injuries.
“Exhibits recovered at the scene Include:
One AK-47 rifle (Breech No. 5005584) loaded with 139 rounds of 5.6mm ammunition;
One magazine;
One cutlass;
Chain and padlock (believed to have been used to restrain the victims);
The sum of ₦1,200,035 (suspected to be proceeds of crime);
Mobile phones.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo Ph.D commended the swift and tactical response of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and assured that operatives are on the trail of the remaining suspects.
“The Command remains resolute in its zero-tolerance approach to kidnapping and other violent crimes in Ogun State.”
