Police operatives
Security operatives in Ogun State have recorded another major breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping following a fierce gun battle that led to the death of another suspected kidnapper, the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect and the recovery of two additional AK-47 rifles.
The operation was carried out by the Ogun State Police Command in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating in the state.
The latest development brings the number of suspected kidnappers neutralised during the ongoing operations to two, while the total number of recovered AK-47 rifles has increased to three.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the development in a statement issued to journalists on Sunday in Abeokuta.
According to him, the joint security operations involved the Police, DSS, other security agencies and quasi-security outfits working together through intelligence sharing and coordinated action.
DSP Babaseyi said the recent success followed sustained pressure on criminal elements responsible for kidnapping activities in the state, including the abduction of ten passengers at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, on November 3, 2026.
He disclosed that the victims were rescued unharmed on November 7, 2026, after security operatives intensified operations against the kidnappers’ network.
“ In 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, bringing the total number of recovered rifles to three,” Babaseyi stated.
The Police spokesperson reiterated that the continued partnership among security agencies remained critical to efforts aimed at eliminating criminal groups and improving safety across Ogun State.
He added that security agencies would continue to pursue all individuals connected with kidnapping activities in the state and ensure they face justice.
The command urged residents to remain vigilant and report anyone found with suspicious gunshot wounds or exhibiting suspicious behaviour to the nearest police station or other security agencies.
