Ogun: Police kill 2 suspected kidnappers, recover Ak-47 rifle
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have killed two suspects allegedly responsible for the kidnap of the prince of Okun Owa, in the Odogbolu Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that Prince Idris Adesulu, aka Osho was kidnapped from his residence in Ogbe road at about 7:30 p.m. on June 30, 2026.
Witnesses said the armed gunmen laid an ambush around the house and opened fire as he arrived. While members of his family escaped, Osho was forcefully abducted by the attackers.
In a statement on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said upon the information, the Commissioner, CP Bode Ojajuni, immediately directed the activation of the command’s anti-kidnapping unit, supported by other tactical teams, to secure the victim’s release and apprehend those responsible.
Babaseyi stated that the victim regained his freedom unharmed on July 3, 2026.
“Following the victim’s release, operatives intensified efforts to apprehend the kidnappers.
pActing on credible intelligence, the operatives stormed the Agoro/Imodi axis. On sighting the police, the kidnappers engaged the operatives in a gun duel. The operatives responded decisively, leading to the neutralisation of two kidnappers, while other members of the gang escaped with gunshot wounds.”
He noted that a search conducted on the neutralised kidnappers led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle with one empty magazine, two mobile phones, a bag suspected to be a ransom bag, and other exhibits linked to the criminal operation.
Babaseyi disclosed that the body of the neutralised kidnappers have been deposited at a government morgue for autopsy, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and recover additional exhibits.
