A combined Tactical Team of the Ogun State Police Command has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim unhurt and neutralised two of the kidnappers at the Onipanu Area of the state.
The state police image-maker, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a release, noting that the feat was a demonstration of the state command’s operational efficiency and commitment to public safety.
The kidnapping incident was said to have occurred at about 20:14 hours on 27 October, 2025, when five unidentified armed men invaded the compound of one Alhaji Baki Hassan Atoyebi and switched off the generator to lure the occupants outside.
Unaware of the danger, the victim and another resident came out to inspect what they thought was a mechanical fault, but were ambushed by the assailants who subsequently abducted Alhaji Atoyebi,” it was stated in the release.
The kidnappers also allegedly carted away a POS machine, ₦900,000.00 in cash, three mobile phones, a power bank, and keys to Highlander and Corolla vehicles.
“A few hours after the abduction, the kidnappers used the victim’s phone to contact the family, demanding a ransom of ₦30,000,000.00.
“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, promptly deployed a combined tactical team of operatives from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Anti-Crime Section, Surveillance Team, Vigilante Group, So-Safe Corps, and local hunters.
“The joint team traced the hoodlums to their hideout along the creek. Two of the kidnappers were neutralised while others fled with gunshot injuries.
“The victim was rescued unhurt and has since reunited with his family. His mobile phones and vehicle keys were recovered from the scene,” it was added in the release.
The Commissioner of Police commended the gallantry and synergy displayed by the combined security teams and assured members of the public that the command remains resolute in ensuring the safety of all residents.
CP Lanre Ogunlowo further reiterated that Ogun State will continue to be unsafe for criminal elements to operate in any form.
