Police Neutralise Two Kidnappers, Rescue Victim in Ogun Forest Operation

Commissioner of Police (CP) for Ogun State is Bode Ojajuni

Police Neutralise Two Kidnappers, Rescue Victim in Ogun Forest Operation

The Ogun State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit has killed two suspected kidnappers and secured the release of an abducted victim in a successful intelligence-led operation at Ogbe village. Items recovered include a single-barrel gun, one expended cartridge, mobile phones, and ₦2.2 million cash believed to be proceeds of criminal activity.

The operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Ogun State Police Command have secured the release of an abducted victim in an incident that happened at Ogbe village on June 11. The victim had been held captive by the kidnappers for seven days before the police intervention. They equally neutralised two suspected kidnappers while securing the safe release of the victim. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, explained that the Command swung into action upon receipt of the information by deploying its Anti-Kidnapping Unit to secure the victim’s release and bring the perpetrators to justice. Through sustained intelligence gathering, strategic surveillance, and relentless operational pressure mounted on the criminal gang, the victim was eventually released unharmed on June 18, 2026.

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Following the victim’s rescue, the police intensified efforts to apprehend members of the gang and subsequently traced them to a hideout within the state based on credible intelligence. The suspects opened fire on sighting the operatives in an attempt to evade arrest, resulting in a fierce gun duel. Two of the suspected kidnappers were killed during the exchange, while other members of the gang escaped into the surrounding forest with gunshot wounds. Babaseyi said the Command would ensure that those responsible did not evade justice, while the operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit intensified follow-up operations and embarked on a coordinated manhunt for the suspects. “The Command has since intensified efforts to track down and apprehend the fleeing gang members, while investigations continue,” he stated.

Items recovered as exhibits from the kidnappers, according to Babaseyi, included one single-barrel gun; one expended cartridge; a mobile phone; the sum of Two Million, Two Hundred Thousand Naira (₦2,200,000); and other exhibits linked to the criminal enterprise. Babaseyi said the successful operation is a testament to the effectiveness of the intelligence-driven and proactive crime-fighting strategies being vigorously pursued by the Ogun State Police Command under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, in ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state. The CP appreciated the gallantry, professionalism, courage, and operational effectiveness of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, stating that the success reinforces the Command’s resolve to relentlessly pursue kidnappers and other violent criminals wherever they may seek refuge. The CP reiterated that Ogun State will remain hostile terrain for criminal elements and assured residents that the Command will continue to deploy intelligence-led policing, robust tactical operations, and strategic partnerships with communities to protect lives and property.

He further urged members of the public to remain security conscious and continue to provide timely, useful, and credible information that will aid ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminality. Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the police. The Ogun State Police Command continues to appeal to residents to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by sharing actionable intelligence that could help prevent crimes and bring offenders to justice.