{
  "id": 19120370,
  "title": "One Suspect Killed, Another Arrested in Rescue Operation of 10 Kidnapped Victims, Gov Abiodun Commends DSS DG, IGP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/one-suspect-killed-another-arrested-in-rescue-operation-of-10",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T08:08:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/09/one-suspect-killed-another-arrested-in-rescue-operation-of-10-kidnapped-victims-gov-abiodun-commends-dss-dg-igp/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has lauded the efforts of the Department of State Services (DSS) Director-General, Mr Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, and the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Ridwan Disu, in a recent rescue operation. The operation successfully rescued ten passengers, including a youth corps member, who were abducted from a commercial vehicle in Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of Ogun State.\n\nDuring the rescue operation, one suspected abductor was killed, while another was arrested. Governor Abiodun specifically praised the DSS Director-General for providing crucial intelligence and advanced security equipment, which played a significant role in tracking down the kidnappers and executing the rescue. He also lauded the Inspector-General of Police for his timely directives and intervention, which mobilized the Ogun State Police Command and other security agencies to act swiftly and effectively.\n\nThe governor emphasized that Ogun State would not become a safe haven for criminals and vowed to intensify efforts to ensure that criminals could not operate within the state. He warned potential offenders that they would face relentless pursuit until they were held accountable for their actions. The governor also appealed to residents to provide timely and reliable information about any suspicious individuals or activities in their communities, urging them to support the security agencies in their mission to maintain peace and protect lives and property in the state.\n\nGovernor Abiodun reiterated his administration's commitment to strengthening collaboration with security agencies and providing the necessary support to safeguard the wellbeing of Ogun State residents. He called on the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security operatives, stressing that collective action and prompt information sharing were vital in preventing crime and maintaining law and order in the state.",
  "summary": "*Vows Ogun will not be safe haven for criminals Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi,",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Gov Abiodun commends DSS DG, IGP for rescue of kidnap victims, vows to eliminate criminals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/gov-abiodun-commends-dss-dg-igp-for-rescue-of-kidnap-victims-vows-to",
        "published": "2026-11-09T07:19:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}