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Ladies and gentlemen of the media, I am pleased to address you in a brief press conference following the recent commendable action taken by the Command on July 3, 2024, against audacious the kidnappers.
On June 30, 2024, the Divisional Police Officer in Ikenne received a distress call reporting an incident at around 7:10 pm near Delabo junction on the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway. It was reported that unidentified armed individuals, believed to be kidnappers, accosted a Toyota Rav 4 jeep with registration number AGL 16 JE, colored grey.
The armed men, who emerged from an unregistered Venza car, fired four shots at the driver’s side tire and another at the rear side of the driver, forcing the vehicle to a stop. Subsequently, they forcefully abducted the occupants of the vehicle, and fled towards Ijebu-Ode.
Upon receiving the distress call, the Anti-kidnapping squad of the Ogun State Command was dispatched with explicit instructions to pursue the fleeing suspects.
Through a covert operation, the suspects were located in a bush where they were hiding. Upon noticing the police officers’ flashlight, they engaged in a gun battle with the law enforcement team.
The Anti-kidnapping squad’s superior firepower led to the elimination of two suspects, while the remaining criminals escaped with injuries, leaving behind their weapons. The victims later identified as one Nigerian and three Indian nationals, were safely rescued unharmed and reunited with their families.
Recovered items include:
1. 109 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition,
2. 5 AK 47K RIFLES
3. Eight AK 47 magazines
4. Two cell phones.
In conclusion, the Ogun State Police Command remains dedicated to safeguarding lives and property, a primary duty for us. A rapid response team has been deployed to enhance security along the Sagamu-Benin route. We encourage the public to report individuals displaying gunshot wounds under reasonable suspicions.
