Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command, alongside local hunters and other security agencies, have killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued an abducted victim during a fierce gun battle in Otu community, Oke-Ogun area of the state.
Police spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
According to the command, the operation followed a distress call from local hunters who came under attack from suspected kidnappers while on a hunting expedition in the area.
A joint security team was immediately mobilised to the scene, where the kidnappers reportedly opened fire on operatives, leading to a shootout.
“Through superior tactical response and coordinated efforts, the criminals were overpowered, leading to the neutralisation of three suspected kidnappers,” the statement said.
The police said the operation also led to the rescue of one Mosudi Gbolagade, who was allegedly abducted at Okaka and held captive in Otu.
The victim reportedly sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed for treatment.
Security operatives recovered an AK-47 rifle, a single-barrel gun and a machete from the suspects.
One of the local hunters was also injured during the exchange of gunfire and is receiving treatment.
The Commissioner of Police commended the bravery of the operatives and local hunters involved in the rescue mission, assuring residents of sustained crackdowns on criminal elements across the state.
