Police kill robbery suspect in Ogun, recover two vehicles

The Ogun State Police Command killed one suspected armed robber during a gun battle in Ota in the early hours of Sunday. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the incident occurred at Ijaba, Iyesi, at approximately 1:45 am following a distress call from a citizen. Operatives from the Onipanu Division, under the Ota Area Command, responded to the location where an exchange of gunfire took place.

While one suspect was neutralized, other gang members reportedly fled the scene with suspected gunshot injuries, Daily Post Nigeria reported.

Police recovered two vehicles, identified by Daily Post Nigeria as a Nissan Almera and a Toyota Camry, along with various stolen items. These items included HP and Dell laptops, a PlayStation console, four mobile phones, a Samsung television, a standing fan, a rechargeable radio, a Wi-Fi device, clothing, an OPay ATM card, and other household items.

Punch reported that the operation also resulted in the recovery of two pistols and other stolen goods. Daily Post Nigeria further noted that a locally made pistol, two live cartridges, seven expended cartridges, and a Tecno mobile phone were recovered from the deceased suspect.

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