The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 10 passengers abducted from a commercial bus at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, on November 3, 2026, following sustained security operations.

The victims regained their freedom unharmed at about 8.30 pm on November 7, according to the Command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi.

Babaseyi said operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit raided the suspected kidnappers’ hideout along the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road at about 1 am on November 8, triggering a gun battle.

He said police neutralised one suspected kidnapper, while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.

Items recovered during the operation included an AK-47 rifle, 20 rounds of ammunition, N1,376,800 in cash and a mobile phone.

The police said efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects and urged residents to report anyone seen with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest police station. (The Nation)