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Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Ogun State Police Command have killed 5 suspected kidnappers in a fierce shootout alongside the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
It was gathered that three victims have been rescued, whereas regulation enforcement recovered an AK-47 rifle, 10 rounds of 5.6mm calibre ammunition, and N5.2 million suspected to be proceeds of crime.
Spokesperson for the command, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed in an announcement on Wednesday that the abductors had arrange a roadblock utilizing an articulated truck alongside the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway on Saturday, January 25.
She stated the suspects reportedly opened fireplace on passengers and kidnapped a number of victims, taking them into a close-by forest.
Odutola famous that performing on intelligence, police operatives traced the gang’s hideout within the early hours of Wednesday. Upon sighting the officers, the abductors engaged them in a gun battle, which led to the deaths of 5 suspects.
He said that the swift response of our anti-kidnapping squad neutralised the threats, rescued the victims unhurt, and led to the restoration of great proof.
The assertion learn, “On January 25, 2025, at about 1900hrs, the Space Commander, Sagamu obtained a misery name from commuters travelling alongside Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway of an ongoing armed theft close to Ilishan, Ogun State. Performing swiftly, the Space Commander mobilized a crack staff of officers to the scene.
“Upon arrival, officers found {that a} group of unidentified gunmen had arrange a roadblock utilizing an articulated truck, indiscriminately opening fireplace on unarmed passengers, inflicting widespread panic.
“Within the ensuing chaos, three commuters – Bolaji Bilesanmi ‘m’, 65yrs Olasunkanmi Idowu ‘m’ 50yrs, and Mohammed Salisu ‘m’ (age unknown) have been kidnapped into the forest from two autos (1) Honda Pilot (Registration No. Lagos EKY113GZ) and (2) Honda Accord Automobile (Registration No. Lagos KJA13QFA).”
In the meantime, the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, directed a covert operation led by the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit.
“On January 29, 2025, at about 0400hrs, operatives positioned the abductors’ hideout, and upon sighting the police squad, the gang engaged the officers in a fierce gun battle. Within the trade, 5 (5) kidnappers have been fatally injured whereas others escaped with gunshot wounds,” she stated.
“The next gadgets have been recovered from the scene: one AK-47 rifle, ten rounds of 5.6mm calibre ammunition, N5.2 million (suspected to be proceeds of crime), three cellphones.”
In accordance with her, “three (3) kidnapped victims regained their freedom unharmed. Efforts are ongoing to arrest injured members of the syndicate”.
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