The Ogun State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, working in close collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), led by the State Director of Security, Mr. Adelakun Adeyinka, and other security agencies, has recorded another major breakthrough in the ongoing anti-kidnapping operations in the state.
The latest operation led to the neutralization of one additional suspected kidnapper, the arrest of Abubakar Yinusa, 18, and the recovery of two additional AK-47 rifles. This brings the total number of suspected kidnappers neutralised to two and the total number of AK-47 rifles recovered to three.
The operation followed the safe release on 7th November 2026 of ten passengers abducted at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, on 3rd November 2026. The victims regained their freedom unharmed after sustained synergy, intelligence sharing and coordinated efforts by the Police, DSS, other security agencies and quasi-security outfits.
On 8th November 2026, operatives of the joint security team engaged the suspects in a fierce gun battle, which resulted in the latest neutralisation, arrest and recoveries.
The Command said sustained partnership among security agencies remains central to dismantling criminal networks and ensuring the safety of residents across Ogun State, vowing that all persons involved in the kidnapping will be apprehended and brought to justice.
Members of the public were urged to remain vigilant and promptly report anyone seen with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest police station or other security agencies.
