The Ogun State Police Command has foiled a night robbery in Ota through the swift intervention of operatives from Onipanu Division under Ota Area Command.
The operation led to the neutralisation of one suspect and the recovery of two vehicles a substantial cache of suspected stolen property including 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 a deck two MP devices and other household items.
Also recovered from the deceased suspect were a locally made pistol two live cartridges and seven expended cartridges.
The Command’s Spokesman Oluseyi Babaseyi said the incident occurred in Ijaba Iyesi Ota in the early hours of Sunday 1 November 2026 following a distress call from a concerned citizen.
He said ‘At about 0145hrs the responding patrol team promptly mobilised to the location. On sighting the operatives the armed robbers opened fire prompting an immediate tactical response.’
According to him the ensuing exchange of gunfire resulted in the neutralisation of one suspect while other gang members fled with suspected gunshot injuries.
‘A search conducted after the encounter led to the recovery of two vehicles a Nissan Almera and a Toyota Camry alongside the cache of suspected stolen property. Other items recovered from the deceased suspect include a Tecno mobile phone three passport photographs an MTN SIM pack two National Identification Number (NIN) cards and cash.’
‘The Command has intensified efforts to track down the fleeing suspects particularly those who may have sustained gunshot injuries. Investigations are also ongoing to establish the ownership of the recovered vehicles and other exhibits as well as to determine their possible links to other criminal activities.’
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 proactive intelligence-led policing sustained patrol operations and rapid response to security concerns across the state.
He urged residents to remain vigilant go about their lawful activities without apprehension and promptly report suspicious movements or activities to the Police.
He assured the public that the Command remains alert accessible and committed to protecting lives and property.
However the Command called on residents to sustain their partnership with the Police by providing timely and credible information noting that public cooperation remains essential to effective crime prevention and community safety.