Security operatives in Ogun State have killed another suspected kidnapper, arrested one suspect and recovered two more AK-47 rifles following a fierce gun battle, the state Police Command has announced.
The operation, carried out on Sunday, 8 November 2026, was a joint effort by the Ogun State Police Command and the Department of State Services (DSS), alongside other security agencies, as part of ongoing anti-kidnapping operations in the state.
The suspect arrested was identified as Abubakar Yinusa, an 18-year-old male.
With the latest development, the number of suspected kidnappers neutralised in the operations has risen to two, while the total number of AK-47 rifles recovered has increased to three.
The operation is being led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, in collaboration with the DSS State Director of Security, Mr Adelakun Adeyinka. Other security agencies and quasi-security outfits are also involved.
The latest breakthrough follows the recent release of ten passengers who were abducted at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, on 3 November 2026. The victims regained their freedom unharmed on 7 November 2026, after what the police described as sustained operational pressure on the criminal network.
The Command attributed the successes so far to intelligence sharing and coordinated efforts among the security agencies and quasi-security outfits.
The police said sustained partnership among security agencies remains central to efforts to dismantle criminal networks and ensure the safety of residents across the state. They vowed that all individuals involved in the kidnapping incident would be apprehended and brought to justice.
Members of the public have been urged to remain vigilant and to promptly report anyone seen with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest police station or other security agencies.
