Police, DSS kill Ogun kidnapper, arrest teenager

The Ogun State Police Command, in collaboration with the Department of State Services, has successfully neutralised another suspected kidnapper and arrested an 18-year-old suspect, Abubakar Yinusa. During the operation on November 8, 2026, two additional AK-47 rifles were recovered, bringing the total number of recovered firearms to three.

The arrest and neutralisation of these suspects are part of ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping in the state, with the police emphasizing the importance of sustained synergy, intelligence sharing, and coordinated efforts among security agencies to dismantle criminal networks and ensure the safety of residents.

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