Police Apprehend Suspected Kidnapper, Neutralize Accomplice in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has announced the arrest of an 18-year-old suspected kidnapper and the neutralisation of another during a recent joint operation with other security agencies. Two additional AK-47 rifles were also recovered in the process.

According to a statement released by the command’s public relations officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, in Abeokuta, the operation was carried out in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), led by the State Director of Security, Mr. Adelakun Adeyinka, and other security agencies. This latest success marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing anti-kidnapping efforts across the state.

The operation resulted in the arrest of Abubakar Yinusa, an 18-year-old male suspect, and the recovery of two more AK-47 rifles. This brings the total number of suspected kidnappers neutralised to two and the total number of recovered rifles to three.

The ongoing anti-kidnapping campaign, which includes the Police, DSS, and other security and quasi-security outfits, has led to several notable achievements. These include the recent safe release of ten passengers abducted at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, on November 3, 2026. The victims were freed unharmed on November 7, following sustained pressure on the kidnappers.

In the most recent operation, conducted on November 8, 2026, joint security operatives engaged suspects in a fierce gun battle, leading to the neutralisation of another suspected kidnapper, the arrest of Yinusa, and the recovery of the two AK-47 rifles.

The Command emphasized that continued collaboration among security agencies is crucial to dismantling criminal networks and ensuring the safety of residents in Ogun State. They also reaffirmed their commitment to apprehending all individuals connected to the kidnapping and urged the public to remain vigilant. Members of the public are encouraged to promptly report anyone with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest police station or security agency.