The Ogun State Police Command on Sunday in Abeokuta announced that it had neutralised an armed robbery suspect during a gun duel, while other gang members fled with injuries.

The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, stated in a press release that officers also recovered a firearm following the confrontation on Saturday.


The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Highway, with the remaining suspects escaping into a nearby bush.

“The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Odogbolu Division received a report that armed robbers had blocked the highway opposite Western University, just before the multiple bridge.

“Upon receiving the information, the DPO mobilised his patrol team, in collaboration with patrol units from the Obalende and Amateko Divisions, who swiftly responded to the situation.

“During the encounter, one of the robbers was neutralised, while others escaped into the bush with bullet wounds.

“A gun was recovered from the scene, and the deceased robber’s body was deposited at the Ijebu-Ode General Hospital morgue.

“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects,” Odutola said.

She added that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Ogunlowo, has ordered sustained patrols and highway monitoring to ensure the safety of commuters.


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