POLICE RECOVER AK-47, AMMUNITION, MERCEDES-BENZ GLK IN OTA ROBBERY OPERATION
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By ‘Balogun Ibrahim
The Ogun State Police Command has recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and a Mercedes-Benz GLK during a follow-up operation linked to a robbery incident in Ota, Ogun State, in which a suspected armed robber was killed.
The command announced the latest recovery on Monday, a day after police operatives foiled a robbery operation in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota, recovering two vehicles, suspected stolen items and a locally made pistol.
The statements, issued on Sunday, November 1, and Monday, November 2, were signed by the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi.
According to the Monday statement, a search of the unregistered Mercedes-Benz GLK led to the discovery of an AK-47 rifle and two rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
The police said the vehicle and recovered exhibits had been secured, while investigations continued.
The latest development followed an operation on Sunday, when operatives of the Onipanu Division, under the Ota Area Command, responded to a distress call over a robbery incident in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota.
Babaseyi said the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, with the responding patrol team mobilising to the scene at about 1:45 am.
He explained that the suspected robbers opened fire upon sighting the police operatives, prompting the officers to return fire.
The ensuing exchange resulted in the death of one suspect, while other members of the gang escaped with suspected gunshot injuries.
A search of the scene led to the recovery of two vehicles, a Nissan Almera and a Toyota Camry, alongside several items suspected to have been stolen.
The recovered property included HP and Dell laptops, a PlayStation console, four mobile phones, a Samsung television, a standing fan, a rechargeable radio and a Wi-Fi device.
Other items recovered included clothing, an OPay ATM card, a deck, two MP devices and assorted household items.
The police also recovered a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and seven expended cartridges from the deceased suspect.
Other items found on him included a Tecno mobile phone, three passport photographs, an MTN SIM pack, two National Identification Number cards and some cash.
The command said it had intensified efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects, particularly those believed to have sustained gunshot injuries during the encounter.
It added that investigations were ongoing to establish the ownership of the recovered vehicles and other exhibits, as well as determine whether they were connected to other criminal activities.
In the follow-up statement on Monday, the police linked the recovery of the Mercedes-Benz GLK and AK-47 rifle to the earlier operation in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their prompt response, vigilance and professionalism.
He also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to proactive policing and the protection of lives and property.
The police urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or activities, noting that timely and credible information from the public was vital to crime prevention and community safety.
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