The Ogun State Police Command has said its operatives, working with the Department of State Services, have neutralised another suspected kidnapper, arrested an 18-year-old suspect and recovered two AK-47 rifles during an operation.\n<\/p>\n
The latest operation brings the number of suspected kidnappers neutralised to two and the total number of recovered AK-47 rifles to three, according to the command.\n<\/p>\n
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.\n<\/p>\n
He identified the arrested suspect as Abubakar Yinusa, 18, and said the operation was conducted on November 8, 2026, by a joint security team.<\/p>\n
Babaseyi said, \u201cIn 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that the development brought \u201cthe cumulative number of suspected kidnappers neutralised to two and the total number of recovered AK-47 rifles to three.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
The police spokesperson said the operation was part of ongoing efforts by security agencies and quasi-security outfits to tackle kidnapping in the state.<\/p>\n
He said the collaboration had also led to the safe release of 10 passengers abducted at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, on November 3.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe victims regained their freedom unharmed on 7 November 2026, following sustained operational pressure on the criminal network,\u201d he stated.\n<\/p>\n
Babaseyi attributed the gains to cooperation among the security agencies, saying, \u201cThe gains recorded, including the recent safe release of ten passengers abducted at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, have been achieved through sustained synergy, intelligence sharing and coordinated efforts among the security agencies and quasi-security outfits.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
He added that \u201csustained partnership among security agencies remains central to ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and ensure the safety of residents across Ogun State.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
The command also said the police, DSS and other security outfits were committed to bringing those involved in the kidnapping incident to justice.\n<\/p>\n
It urged residents to remain vigilant and report anyone suspected of having gunshot wounds to the nearest police station or other security agencies.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cMembers 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,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n
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