The Ogun State Police Command has foiled a suspected robbery operation in Ota, killing one suspected armed robber and recovering two vehicles, two pistols and several items believed to have been stolen.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Ijaba, Iyesi, following a distress call from a concerned resident.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, operatives attached to the Onipanu Divisional Police Headquarters, under the Ota Area Command, responded to the report at about 1:45 a.m.
The suspected robbers reportedly opened fire on sighting the approaching officers, leading to an exchange of gunfire in which one suspect was neutralised. Other members of the gang reportedly escaped with suspected gunshot injuries.
Items recovered at the scene included a Nissan Almera, a Toyota Camry, two pistols, stolen mobile phones, a Tecno phone, three passport photographs, an MTN SIM pack, two National Identification Number (NIN) cards and some cash.
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The police said efforts were ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects, particularly those who may have sustained gunshot injuries.
The command also disclosed that investigations had commenced to establish the ownership of the recovered vehicles and determine whether the suspects were linked to other criminal activities.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their swift response and professionalism.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies.
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