By our Reporter
The Ogun State Police Command has neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered an AK-47 rifle, mobile phones and other incriminating exhibits following the successful rescue of the abducted Prince of Okun Owa, Prince Idris.
The Command disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the breakthrough was achieved by operatives of its Anti-Kidnapping Unit through sustained intelligence-led operations.
According to the police, Prince Idris was abducted on June 30, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m. when armed men invaded his residence in Okun Owa and whisked him away.
Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police immediately ordered the activation of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, supported by other tactical teams, to secure the victim’s release and track down the perpetrators.
The police said sustained operational pressure and coordinated intelligence-driven efforts forced the kidnappers to release the victim unharmed on July 3, 2026.
Subsequent investigations led operatives to the Agoro/Imodi axis, where they acted on credible intelligence to trail the fleeing gang.
According to the Command, the suspects opened fire on the operatives upon sighting them, leading to a gun battle. The police responded with superior firepower, neutralising two members of the gang, while others escaped with gunshot wounds.
A search conducted on the neutralised suspects led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine, two mobile phones, a bag suspected to have been used for collecting ransom, and other exhibits linked to the criminal operation.
The police said the bodies of the deceased suspects have been deposited at a government morgue for autopsy, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing gang members and recover additional exhibits.
Commending the operatives for their bravery and professionalism, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, praised the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and other tactical teams for their operational efficiency.
He reiterated the Command’s commitment to identifying, tracking and dismantling criminal networks across Ogun State, urging residents to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to the police.
The Commissioner assured members of the public that the Command would sustain intelligence-led policing and robust tactical operations to safeguard lives and property throughout the state.
