The Ogun State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping after operatives neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered an AK-47 rifle and other exhibits following the successful rescue of the abducted Prince of Okun Owa, Prince Idris.
The operation, carried out by the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit and other tactical teams, came days after the royal family member regained his freedom unharmed following sustained pressure mounted on the abductors.
Prince Idris was kidnapped on June 30, 2026, when armed men reportedly stormed his residence in Okun Owa at about 7:30 p.m. and forcibly whisked him away to an unknown destination.
Following the abduction, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, immediately ordered the activation of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, backed by other tactical formations, with a directive to secure the victim’s release and track down those responsible.
According to the police, sustained intelligence gathering and coordinated tactical operations forced the kidnappers to release the prince unharmed on July 3, 2026.
Rather than ending the operation with the victim’s rescue, security operatives intensified efforts to locate the fleeing gang members.
Acting on credible intelligence, detectives stormed the Agoro/Imodi axis, where the suspected kidnappers were believed to be hiding. On sighting the police team, the suspects allegedly opened fire, leading to a gun battle.
The police said the operatives responded with superior firepower, resulting in the neutralisation of two members of the gang, while several others escaped into the surrounding area with gunshot wounds.
A search conducted on the deceased suspects led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, an empty magazine, two mobile phones, a bag suspected to have been used for collecting ransom, and other exhibits believed to be connected to the kidnapping operation.
The bodies of the two suspected kidnappers have been deposited at a government morgue for autopsy, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing gang members and recover additional weapons and exhibits.
Commending the officers involved in the operation, the Commissioner of Police praised the professionalism and bravery displayed by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the supporting tactical teams.
Ojajuni reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks operating across Ogun State and bringing all perpetrators of violent crimes to justice.
He also appealed to residents to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, assuring the public that the Command would sustain intelligence-led policing and robust tactical operations to safeguard lives and property.
