Suspected kidnapper shot dead in Ogun

A suspected kidnapper, was on Friday 4th of June 2021 shot dead in Mologede area of Odeda local government Abeokuta Ogun state.

This followed a distress call received by the DPO Bode of  Olude divisional headquarters at about 12 noon, that a tipper driver had been kidnapped by a group of people suspected to be herdsmen.

Upon the distress call, the DPO of Bode Olude division, DSP Durojaye Rotimi, mobilized his men, the local hunters, men of the safe corps as well as policemen from adjoining police stations and moved to the area.

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While combing the bush, the kidnappers were sighted in the forest where they engaged the policemen in a gun battle. In the process, one of the kidnappers was shot on the leg, while others escaped with various degrees of gunshot injuries, while the victim was rescued unhurt. One single barrel gun was recovered from them, while the suspect gave up the ghost on the way to hospital.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Edward Awolowo Ajogun who commended his men for their display of gallantry, has ordered a massive manhunt for the fleeing members of the gang. He also applauded the support given to the police by men of such safe corps, Hunters and OPC, he therefore sought for continuation of such cooperation.