The Ogun State Police Command has secured the safe release of ten passengers abducted from a commercial bus at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, on 3rd November 2026.
The victims regained their freedom unharmed at about 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, 7th November 2026, following sustained security pressure and intelligence-led efforts by the Command.
In a follow-up operation at about 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, 8th 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 during the exchange, while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.
Recovered from the scene were an AK-47 rifle, 20 rounds of ammunition, ₦1,376,800 in cash and a mobile phone.
The Command said efforts have been intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
It urged members of the public to promptly report anyone sighted with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest police station or through established police channels.
