NYSC Member Freed, Kidnapper Nabbed

By Ella Makondo

The Ogun State Police Command has rescued a National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC) member identified as Agnes Okoroji, attached to the Federal Girls College, Sagamu, Ogun State  and one Tawa Sosanwo from the hands of their abductors .

In a statement issued by the  Police Public Relations Officer( PPRO) in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, the  two victims were abducted by the kidnappers at various locations and were being taken to an unknown destination before police intercepted them on the road.

According to the statement, one  of the suspected kidnappers was shot dead, while the others escaped through a nearby bush on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Road during the operation.

It  explained  further that  the incident happened when the policemen were on routine patrol and sighted a Toyota Sienna with number plate MUS 86 FN which  instead of the driver to stop, he sped off in the direction of the Ijebu-Ode Road and the DPO ordered his men to chase after them.

It stated that  a gun duel ensued between the kidnappers and the policemen led by the Divisional Police Officer, Sagamu, SP Okiki Agunbiade.

The statement  added that the police team observed that some passengers in the vehicle appeared suspicious and this prompted them to flag down the vehicle.

“Having realised that they were being pursued, the men in the car started firing at the policemen while on the move, and the policemen fired back.”

“The suspects later jumped down, abandoned the car and ran into the bush, while the policemen chased after them and shot one of them dead, while the others escaped with gunshot injuries.”

“The police team rescued a youth corps member identified as Agnes Okoroji, attached to the Federal Girls College, Sagamu, and one Tawa Sosanwo.

“The two victims narrated how they were kidnapped at various locations by the hoodlums, who were taking them to an unknown destination before the police intercepted them on the road.”

“Their operational car was recovered with the following items: One black toy gun, one gold wristwatch, one Samsung Galaxy S7 phone, one cutlass and one black wristwatch”the statement said.

The effort of the police men according to the statement was praised by State  Commissioner of Police, Kenneth Ebrimson.

He , appealed to members of the public, especially hospitals, to inform the police if anyone was seen with gunshot injuries in their areas.

“The CP also assured members of the public that the fleeing members of the gang will be hunted and arrested within the shortest possible time,” the statement said.

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