Ogun Police Rescue 10 Abducted Passengers, Neutralise Suspected Kidnapper, Recover AK-47

The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 10 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers from a commercial bus at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of the state.

The victims regained their freedom unharmed on Saturday, November 7, following sustained security pressure and intelligence-led operations by the police.

The passengers were reportedly abducted on Tuesday, November 3, while travelling in a commercial vehicle.

Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit subsequently raided a suspected kidnappers’ hideout along the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road at about 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 8.

According to him, the operation resulted in a gun battle between the police and the suspected criminals, during which one suspected kidnapper was neutralised, while other members of the gang escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.

Babaseyi disclosed that items recovered during the operation included an AK-47 rifle, 20 rounds of ammunition, ₦1,376,800 in cash and a mobile phone.

He added that the command had intensified efforts to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.

The police spokesperson also urged members of the public to report anyone seen with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest police station or through established police communication channels.

The rescue comes amid growing security concerns over kidnapping activities along major highways in the country, with travellers increasingly exposed to attacks by criminal gangs.

The Ogun State Police Command assured residents that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and prevent further criminal activities across the state.