CP Ojajuni reiterates commitment to safety as Police Rescue Five Abducted Polytechnic Students After Gun Duel with Kidnappers

 

The Ogun State commissioner of police CP Bose Ojajuni has  reiterated the command's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state

CP Ojajuni stated following the  successfully rescue of  five students of Gateway Polytechnic, Sapade, who were abducted by armed criminals in the Sapade area of the state by operatives of the command . 

The students were reportedly kidnapped on the night of April 27, 2026, at about 10:55 p.m., prompting a swift response from security operatives after the Ipara Division received a distress call.

According to the police, a patrol team deployed to the scene discovered an abandoned ash-coloured Toyota vehicle riddled with bullet holes and stained with blood. Personal belongings, including mobile phones, were also recovered from the vehicle. Further examination led to the discovery of an identity card belonging to one of the students, confirming the victims’ identities and triggering a full-scale rescue operation.

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, subsequently ordered the immediate deployment of tactical units and directed an intelligence-led operation to secure the victims’ release.

Security teams drawn from the Isara Area Command, Ipara Division, SWAT, Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Violent Crime Response Unit, Quick Response Squad, and OP MESA carried out coordinated bush-combing and tracking operations along suspected escape routes.

Police said the sustained pressure from the operatives led to the successful rescue of the five students on April 28, barely 24 hours after the abduction. The victims were immediately taken for medical attention following their ordeal in captivity.

During the rescue operation, the kidnappers reportedly engaged the police in a gun battle but were overpowered by superior firepower, forcing them to flee with suspected gunshot wounds. No casualties were recorded among the security personnel.

Commending the officers involved,  CP Ojajuni praised their professionalism, bravery, and coordination, noting that the intelligence-driven approach played a key role in the success of the operation.

He assured residents that efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects, urging members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

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