Police operatives in Ogun State have killed a suspected armed robber and recovered two vehicles, a locally made pistol, ammunition and several items believed to have been stolen during a raid in Ota.
The operation took place in the early hours of Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota, following a distress call from a resident who reported suspected criminal activity.
According to a statement by the Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, operatives attached to the Onipanu Division, under the Ota Area Command, arrived at the scene at about 1:45 am.
Babaseyi said the suspected robbers opened fire on sighting the police team, prompting the officers to return fire.
The ensuing exchange of gunfire resulted in the death of one suspect, while other members of the gang reportedly escaped with gunshot injuries.
Police Recover Two Vehicles, Stolen Items
A search conducted after the encounter led to the recovery of a Nissan Almera and a Toyota Camry, alongside several items suspected 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, an OPay ATM card and other household items.
The police also recovered a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and seven spent cartridges from the deceased suspect.
Other items found at the scene included a Tecno mobile phone, three passport photographs, an MTN SIM pack, two National Identification Number (NIN) cards and an undisclosed amount of cash.
Babaseyi said the command had intensified efforts to track down the fleeing suspects, particularly those who might have sustained gunshot injuries.
He added that investigations were ongoing to establish the ownership of the recovered vehicles and other property and determine whether they were connected to other criminal activities.
Police Commissioner Commends Operatives
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their prompt response, professionalism and courage.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, sustained patrols and rapid responses to security concerns across the state.
Ojajuni urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or activities to the police, assuring them of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
