Two suspected kidnappers have been killed in a gun battle with operatives of the Ondo State Police Command at Ilu-Abo on the Akure-Owo Expressway in Akure North Local Government Area of the state.
The police said the operation was carried out in the early hours of Wednesday following a distress call about the suspects’ activities at Olaiya Block Industry, located beside Ilu-Abo High School.
This was contained in a Press Statement issued by the state police spokesperson, Jimoh Abayomi, on Wednesday morning.
Abayomi said that about seven masked gunmen invaded the block industry at about 3:30 a.m. and demanded to see the owner of the business.
He said a patrol team from the Federal Highway Patrol Unit, Ilu-Abo, swiftly responded to the report and engaged the suspects in a fierce exchange of gunfire.
“During the encounter, two of the suspected kidnappers were neutralised, while the remaining members of the gang escaped into the surrounding bush with varying degrees of gunshot injuries.
Meanwhile, one locally fabricated pistol, live cartridges, four mobile phones, several face masks, as well as two ATM cards believed to belong to the criminal syndicate or their victims were recovered,” the police spokesman said.
He explained that the bodies of the deceased suspects have been deposited at the State Specialist Hospital, Akure, for preservation and other necessary procedures.
Abayomi also added that the case has been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Squad of the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet and comprehensive investigation.
He noted that the Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, has launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspects while urging healthcare providers and members of the public to report anyone seeking treatment for gunshot wounds or displaying suspicious movements.
According to him, the successful operation underscores the police command’s determination to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes through intelligence-led policing and enhanced operational strategies.
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