The Ogun State Police Command claimed its officers killed two suspected kidnappers and rescued four captives at the Delabo junction on the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway.
Abiodun Alamuutu, the Commissioner of Police, announced this to reporters at a press conference held on Wednesday at the Command’s headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta.
Alamutu claimed that the suspects who were hidden in a bush opened fire when they saw the law enforcement personnel.
He revealed that the anti-kidnapping squad’s overwhelming firepower resulted in the deaths of two suspects, while the remaining offenders fled with injuries, abandoning their guns.
The CP reports that the recovered materials include 109 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, five AK-47K rifles, eight AK-47 magazines, and two cell phones.
He stated, “Through a covert operation, the suspects were located in a bush where they were hiding.” When they noticed the police officers’ flashlight, they engaged in a gun duel with the law enforcement squad.
“The anti-kidnapping squad’s overwhelming firepower resulted in the deaths of two suspects, while the remaining offenders fled with injuries, leaving their guns behind.
“The victims later identified as one Nigerian and three Indian nationals, were safely rescued unharmed and reunited with their families.”
Alamutu stated that the hostages, one Nigerian and three Indians, were safely liberated and reunited with their family.
He urged the public to report individuals displaying gunshot wounds under reasonable suspicions adding that a rapid response team has been deployed to enhance security along the Sagamu-Benin road.
