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Ogun Police Foil Night Robbery In Ota, Kill One, Recover Two Vehicles, Firearms
By Joseph Sunday
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have foiled a night robbery in Ota, neutralising one suspected armed robber and recovering two vehicles and a cache of suspected stolen property.
The incident occurred at Ijaba, Iyesi, in Ota, in the early hours of Sunday, November 1, 2026, following a distress call from a concerned citizen.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, operatives of Onipanu Division, under the Ota Area Command, promptly mobilised to the scene at about 01:45hrs after receiving the call.
On sighting the police patrol team, the armed robbers opened fire, prompting a tactical response from the operatives. In the ensuing exchange of gunfire, one suspect was neutralised, while other members of the gang fled with suspected gunshot injuries.
A search conducted after the encounter led to the recovery of two vehicles – a Nissan Almera and a Toyota Camry – alongside a substantial cache of suspected stolen items, including HP and Dell laptops, a PlayStation console, four mobile phones, a Samsung television set, a standing fan, a rechargeable radio, a Wi-Fi device, clothing, an OPay ATM card, a deck, two MP devices and other household items.
The police also recovered a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and seven expended cartridges from the deceased suspect.
Other items found on him include a Tecno mobile phone, three passport photographs, an MTN SIM pack, two National Identification Number (NIN) cards and cash.
The Command said it has intensified efforts to track down the fleeing suspects, particularly those who may have sustained gunshot injuries. Investigations are ongoing to establish ownership of the recovered vehicles and other exhibits and to determine their possible links to other criminal activities.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their prompt response, professionalism and courage.
Ojajuni reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to proactive, intelligence-led policing, sustained patrols and rapid response to security concerns across the state. He urged residents to remain vigilant, go about their lawful activities without fear, and promptly report suspicious movements to the police.
He assured the public that the Command remains alert, accessible and committed to protecting lives and property.