Five Suspected Kidnappers Killed, Three Victims Rescued In Ogun

Five Suspected Kidnappers Killed, Three Victims Rescued In Ogun

No fewer than five suspected kidnappers have been neutralized by men of Ogun State Police Command along the Lagos/Ibadan expressway.

It was gathered that police operatives also rescued three victims from the criminal elements during a clash with security men.

INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the suspect, allegedly abducted the innocent individuals, after attacking their vehicle near the Ilisan Remo corridor of the expressway around 7 pm on Saturday.

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Speaking over the incident,  Omolola Odutola, the Command’s Spokesperson, said that upon receiving a distress call about a robbery, the area commander swiftly mobilised a crack team of officers to the scene.

She said: “Upon arrival, officers discovered that a group of unidentified gunmen had set up a roadblock using an articulated truck, indiscriminately opening fire on unarmed passengers, causing widespread panic.

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“In the ensuing chaos, three commuters — Bolaji Bilesanmi (m, 65), Olasunkanmi Idowu (m, 50), and Mohammed Salisu (m, age unknown), were abducted into the forest from two vehicles: a Honda Pilot (Registration No. Lagos EKY113GZ) and a Honda Accord (Registration No. Lagos KJA13QFA).

“items recovered from the scene included one AK-47 rifle, ten rounds of 5.6mm calibre ammunition, N5.2 million (suspected to be proceeds of crime), and three mobile phones.

“The Commissioner of Police strongly warns against criminal activities, particularly among young individuals seeking financial gain through high-profile crimes.

“He reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to an aggressive crackdown on criminals preying on innocent citizens in Ogun State.”

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