Joy Anyim
A suspected kidnapper was on Wednesday gunned down by police operatives during the exchange of gunfire along Sagamu/Ijenu Ode road, Ogun State.
The police had also rescued a youth corps member, Okoroji Agnes, attached to Federal Government Girls College, Sagamu and one Tawa Sosanwo, both abducted by the deceased and his gang member, who fled during gun battle.
According to a statement on Wednesday by the Ogun Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abimbola Oyeyemi, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), in-charge of Sagamu Division, Okiki Agunbiade, a Superintendent of Police, accosted the gang while on routine patrol of his area of responsibility.
Oeyemi said: “ The DPO and his men sighted a Sienna bus with registration number MUS 86 FN, with some occupants whose suspicious look attracted their attention. They flagged down the said car, but instead of the driver to stop, he speed off towards Ijebu-Ode road, consequent upon which the DPO ordered his men to chase them.
“ Having realised that they were being pursued, the men in the car started firing at the policemen while on the move and the policemen fired back. They later jumped down, abandoned the car and ran into the bush. The policemen chased them into the bush and shot one of them dead while others escaped with gunshot injuries.
“ A youth corps member identified as Okoroji Agnes attached to Federal Girls College Sagamu and one Tawa Sosanwo were rescued. The victims narrated how they were kidnapped at various locations by the hoodlums who were taking them to unknown destinations before police intercepted them on the road.
“ Their operational car was recovered one black toy gun, one gold wrist watch, One Samsung galaxy S7 phone, one cutlass, and one black wrist watch. ”
The command’s spokesperson said that the Commissioner of Police (CP), Kenneth Ebrimson expressed satisfaction with the gallantry display of the men.
He said the CP also appealed to members of the public especially hospitals, to inform the police when anyone with gunshot wound is seen in their area.
The command further assured members of the public that the fleeing members of the gang will be hunted for and arrested within the shortest possible time
