Police kill two kidnappers and arrest others in Ogun operation
Three kidnapping victims were rescued by the Ogun State Police Command after an operation in the Atan area of Ijebu. Two suspected kidnappers were killed, while two others, including alleged kingpin Seriki Abdullahi, were arrested. The police recovered weapons, cash, and other items from the suspects. Bode Ojajuni, the Commissioner of Police, praised the operatives for their efforts.
What happened
- The Anti-Kidnapping Unit rescued three abducted victims after they were released unharmed following ransom payment.
- Two suspected kidnappers were killed during a gunfight with police, while others escaped with injuries.
- The police arrested Seriki Abdullahi and Mohammed Bello as part of the operation.
- Recovered items included an AK-47 rifle, a single-barrel gun, N1.5 million in suspected ransom, mobile phones, and a black bag.
- Bode Ojajuni commended the officers and reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling kidnapping and violent crime.
