Police in Ogun State have rescued 10 passengers abducted from a commercial bus at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, on 3 November, 2026.
The state police commnad confirmed the rescued of the passengers in a statement on Sunday.
According to the statement, the passengers were rescued following sustained security pressure and intelligence-led efforts to secure their freedom.
The victims regained their freedom unharmed at about 8:30 p.m. on 7 November 2026, police said.
Spikesman of the command,
DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi signed the statement.
He said in a follow-up operation at about 1:00 a.m. on 8 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, while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.
“Recovered items include an AK-47 rifle, 20 rounds of ammunition, ₦1,376,800 in cash and a mobile phone.
“The Command has intensified efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects and urges members of the public to promptly report anyone sighted with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest police station or through established police channels,” the statement added.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
