By our Reporter
The Ogun State Police Command has secured the safe release of ten passengers abducted from a commercial bus at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, on 3 November 2026, following sustained security pressure and intelligence-led efforts to secure their freedom.
In a statement on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the State Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the victims regained their freedom unharmed at about 8:30 p.m. on 7 November 2026.
Babaseyi said in a follow-up operation at about 1:00 a.m. on 8 November, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit stormed the suspected kidnappers’ hideout along the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road, where a gun battle ensued.
“One suspected kidnapper was neutralised, while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.
“Recovered items include an AK-47 rifle, 20 rounds of ammunition, ₦1,376,800 in cash and a mobile phone.
“The Command has intensified efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects and urges members of the public to promptly report anyone sighted with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest police station or through established police channels,” Babaseyi said.
