In a decisive operation, the Ogun State Police Command has eliminated two out of six suspected kidnappers who had abducted three Indian nationals. The rescue mission, involving a fierce gun battle with the kidnappers, resulted in the safe liberation of the three victims without any harm.
According to Commissioner of Police Abiodun Alamutu, the abduction took place on May 4th as the victims were on their way back to their residence at Kojola junction, Mowe, within the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state.
During the operation, law enforcement officers seized significant items from the criminals, including two AK-47 rifles, one locally made single-barrel gun, a sword, cell phones, criminal charms, and 65 rounds of ammunition. Additionally, a substantial sum of N7,900,000 and 1,500 Rupees (Indian currency), likely intended as ransom, was recovered.
Alamutu stated, “The anti-kidnapping Section of the Command, in collaboration with police formations in the vicinity and other local security agencies, swiftly mobilized to comb the area.” He further elaborated that the police engaged the kidnappers in the dense forest along Benin-Sagamu Papalanto around 16:30hrs on May 7th, 2024, resulting in the successful rescue of the victims unharmed.
The two incapacitated suspects have been transferred to the mortuary, while intensive efforts are underway to apprehend the four remaining members of the kidnapping gang who are currently evading capture.