A journalist from Ogun State, Oduneye Oluseun, who was kidnapped by gunmen has been rescued by the operatives of Ogun State Police Command.
Great Achiever Magazine reports that Oduneye, while coming from Abeokuta, was kidnapped at Mobalufon area of Ijebu Ode in his Toyota Camry car at about 7.50pm on Thursday, 9th March, 2023.
The abductors later called his wife through the victim’s phone the following morning and demanded for #30million as ransom.
The police spokesperson in Ogun State, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed that upon report of the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Frank Mba, directed the DPO, Obalende Divisional Headquarters, Ijebu Ode, SP Murphy Salami, whose jurisdiction the incident happened to ensure the safe rescue of the victim.
In compliance with the CP’s directive, the DPO mobilized his detectives and embarked on technical and intelligence based investigation of the incident.
Oyeyemi said police efforts paid off when the Toyota Camry of the victim was traced to Idimu area of Lagos, where the kidnappers were hibernating, waiting for the ransom.
According to the police spokesperson, “on sighting the policemen, the hoodlums engaged them in a shootout which lasted for about 45 minutes before they abandoned the car and took to their heels after sustaining varying degrees of gunshot injuries.
“The victim’s car which was soaked with the kidnappers blood as a result of gunshot injuries was recovered by the Police team.
“Having realized that the game is over, the kidnappers were left with no alternative but to abandon the victim, and he was rescued unhurt”.
Oyeyemi said the Commissioner of Police, CP Frank Mba, commended his men for their gallantry and professional conduct, while he appealed to members of the public especially hospitals and traditional healers to inform the police if anybody with gunshot injury is seen in their area.
The CP also warned criminals to stay clear from Ogun state, as the Command is battle ready to take the fight to their door step.
