The Ogun State Police Command's Anti-Kidnapping Unit has arrested two suspects, including a suspected kingpin, and neutralized two others in a raid on a kidnapping gang.
The operation followed the abduction of three persons in Ipojo Area, Iperin, Atan-Ijebu, Ogun State, on May 11, 2026. The victims were released unharmed on May 14, 2026, after an unspecified ransom was paid.
The police recovered an AK-47 rifle, a single-barrel gun, ₦1.5 million suspected ransom, mobile phones, and a black bag.
The suspects, Seriki Mohammed Abdullahi and Mohammed Bello, are being held for investigation. The police are tracking other gang members.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, praised the operatives for their professionalism and reiterated the command's commitment to combating kidnapping and violent crimes in Ogun State.
OGUN POLICE NEUTRALIZE TWO SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, ARREST KINGPIN AND GANG MEMBER, RECOVER AK-47 RIFLE, SINGLE-BARREL GUN, LIVE AMMUNITION, ₦1.5M RANSOM CASH, MOBILE PHONES AND BLACK BAG
Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Ogun State Police Command, have neutralized two suspected kidnappers and arrested a suspected kidnapping kingpin, Seriki Mohammed Abdullahi ‘M’, alongside a suspected gang member, Mohammed Bello ‘M’, during an intelligence-led operation that also led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle loaded with ten rounds of 5.6mm ammunition, one single-barrel gun, the sum of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira (₦1,500,000) suspected to be ransom proceeds, several mobile phones, and a black bag.
The operation was carried out following sustained intelligence-led investigations into the kidnapping of three persons abducted on the 11th of May 2026 at Ipojo Area, Iperin, Atan-Ijebu, Ogun State.
The victims regained their freedom unharmed on the 14th of May 2026 at about 7:30 p.m. after being released by their captors following the payment of an unspecified ransom.
Following the victims release, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad intensified efforts to track down members of the gang responsible for the abduction.
Consequently, on the 15th of May 2026 at about 5:00 a.m., operatives acting on credible intelligence stormed the kidnappers’ hideout located along the Ijebu-Ode/Ibadan Road axis of Ogun State.
On sighting the Police operatives, the suspects opened fire, leading to a fierce gun duel.
The operatives responded professionally, resulting in the neutralization of two of the suspected kidnappers, while other members of the gang escaped into the surrounding forest with varying degrees of bullet injuries.
Further intelligence-led follow-up operations led to the arrest of the suspected kingpin, Seriki Mohammed Abdullahi ‘M’, and his gang member, Mohammed Bello ‘M’, alongside the recovery of additional incriminating exhibits connected to the criminal operation.
The corpses of the neutralized suspects have been deposited at a morgue for autopsy in line with standard procedure, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the syndicate.
All recovered exhibits have been secured, while investigation continues to unravel the full network of the gang and facilitate prosecution of the arrested suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commends the operatives for their gallantry, professionalism, and resilience. The CP reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes across Ogun State.
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