Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have killed two suspected kidnappers during a gun battle along the Akure-Owo Highway in Akure North Local Government Area of the state.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday when about seven masked gunmen reportedly stormed Olaiya Block Industry in Ilu Abo, allegedly demanding to see the owner of the facility.
Police officers attached to the Federal Highway Patrol Unit responded swiftly to a distress call from residents, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire. Two of the suspected kidnappers were neutralised, while the remaining members of the gang reportedly fled into a nearby forest with suspected gunshot wounds.
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Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, said officers recovered a locally made pistol, live cartridges, four mobile phones, several face masks, and two ATM cards believed to belong to the suspects or their victims.
Jimoh added that the bodies of the deceased suspects had been deposited at the State Specialist Hospital in Akure, while the case had been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Squad of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
He said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and urged residents, particularly healthcare workers, to report anyone seeking treatment for gunshot wounds or displaying suspicious behaviour to the nearest police station.
The police spokesperson also commended residents for providing timely information and encouraged continued cooperation in the fight against criminal activities across the state.
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