Etim Effiong
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have killed a suspected kidnapper and rescued two victims along Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Road on Wednesday.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi and made available to journalists in Abeokuta, said the police sighted a Toyota Siena in which some occupants had suspicious look.
He said, “The incident happened when the DPO Shagamu, SP Okiki Agunbiade was on routine patrol with his men and sighted a Sienna vehicle with registration number MUS 86 FN with some occupants whose suspicious look attracted the attention of the policemen, which prompted them to stop the said car.
“Rather than the driver to stop, he sped off towards Ijebu-Ode Road consequent upon which the DPO ordered his men to chase them.
“Upon realisation that they are being pursued, the men in the car started firing at the policemen while on the move and the policemen fired back.
“They later jumped down, abandoned the car and ran into the bush, the policemen chased them into the bush and shot one of them dead while others escaped with gunshot injuries.
“Rescued from the abandoned car are a National Youth Corps member, identified as Okoroji Agnes attached to Federal Girls’ College, Sagamu and one Tawa Sosanwo.
“The two victims narrated how they were kidnapped at various locations by the hoodlums who were taking them to unknown destinations before the police intercepted them on the road.”
He added that the vehicle was recovered along with one black toy gun, one gold wristwatch, one Samsung Galaxy S7 phone, and a cutlass.
According to him, the Commissioner of Police, Kenneth Ebrimson, who praised the gallant officers, appealed to members of the public, particularly hospitals to inform the police if anybody with gunshots injury is seen in their area.
The CP also assured the members of the public that the fleeing members of the gang will be hunted for and arrested within the shortest possible time.