{
  "id": 425829,
  "title": "Three abductors of Ogun poly students killed in gun battle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/three-abductors-of-ogun-poly-students-killed-in-gun-battle-425829",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T00:48:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/three-abductors-of-ogun-poly-students-killed-in-gun-battle/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that three suspected kidnappers responsible for abducting five students from the Gateway ICT Polytechnic in Ogun State have been killed in a gun battle with security forces. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the operation took place after the rescued victims led the anti-kidnapping unit and Department of State Security operatives to the kidnappers' hideout. During the intense gun duel, all three suspected kidnappers were neutralised while the remaining suspects escaped with gunshot injuries. The rescued students were released unharmed following the police intervention. The force also recovered an AK-47 rifle, an empty magazine, three mobile phones, and N2.3 million during the operation. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun praised the swift response and commitment of various security agencies to protect citizens from criminal elements.",
  "summary": "Three abductors of Gateway ICT Polytechnic students in Ogun State were killed in a gun battle with security operatives, police confirm. com/three-abductors-of-ogun-poly-students-killed-in-gun-battle/",
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  "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."
}