The Ogun State Police Command has recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and a Mercedes-Benz GLK in a follow-up operation linked to a robbery incident in Ota, where a suspected armed robber was killed.
The recovery came a day after police operatives foiled a robbery in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota, recovering two vehicles, a locally made pistol and several items suspected to have been stolen.
The command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Monday, November 2, 2026.
According to the statement, a search of the unregistered Mercedes-Benz GLK led to the discovery of an AK-47 rifle and two rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
The police said the recovered vehicle and exhibits had been secured, while investigations continued to establish their ownership and possible links to other criminal activities.
The latest recovery followed an operation in the early hours of Sunday, November 1, when operatives attached to the Onipanu Division, under the Ota Area Command, responded to a distress call reporting a robbery in Ijaba, Iyesi.
Babaseyi said the patrol team arrived at the scene at about 1:45 a.m., but the suspected robbers opened fire upon sighting the officers.
The police responded, leading to an exchange of gunfire in which one suspect was killed, while other members of the gang escaped with suspected gunshot injuries.
A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of a Nissan Almera and a Toyota Camry, alongside several items believed to have been stolen.
The recovered property 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 and other household items.
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The officers also recovered a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and seven expended cartridges from the deceased suspect.
Other items found on the suspect included a Tecno mobile phone, three passport photographs, an MTN SIM pack, two National Identification Number cards and cash.
The command said efforts had been intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspects, particularly those who might have sustained gunshot injuries during the encounter.
It added that investigations were ongoing to determine the ownership of the recovered vehicles and other exhibits, as well as establish whether they were connected to other criminal activities.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their prompt response, vigilance and professionalism.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to proactive policing and the protection of lives and property across the state.
The police also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or activities, noting that credible information from the public remained crucial to crime prevention and community safety.