Police foil night robbery, neutralise suspect, recover vehicles, pistol in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has foiled a night robbery operation in Ota, neutralising an armed robbery suspect and recovering two vehicles and a cache of stolen property. The operation was carried out by operatives of Onipanu Division, under Ota Area Command, in the early hours of Sunday. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, […] Police foil night robbery, neutralise suspect, recover…
On Sunday morning, police in Ogun State thwarted a night-time robbery attempt in Ota, neutralizing an armed suspect and recovering two vehicles along with stolen property. The operation, conducted by Onipanu Division's Onipanu Division in the early hours, came after a concerned citizen called authorities about suspicious activity at Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota.
Upon arrival, police encountered armed robbers who opened fire, leading to the immediate neutralization of one suspect. The remaining gang members fled, suffering gunshot injuries. A subsequent search uncovered a Nissan Almera and a Toyota Camry, as well as various stolen items including laptops, a PlayStation console, mobile phones, a television, a fan, radio, Wi-Fi device, clothing, and an OPay ATM card.
From the deceased suspect, authorities recovered a locally made pistol, cartridges, electronic devices, identification cards, SIM packs, cash, and more. The police chief, CP Bode Ojajuni, praised the officers for their quick response and professionalism, urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to the authorities.
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