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Ogun Police Rescue Kidnap Victim Within 24 Hours, Arrest 24 Suspects

Ogun Police Rescue Kidnap Victim Within 24 Hours, Arrest 24 Suspects

The Ogun State Police Command says it rescued a 29-year-old kidnap victim less than 24 hours after he was abducted along Ogere Road in Iperu-Remo. The victim was found injured after a joint search involving the police, So-Safe Corps and Amotekun Corps reportedly forced the kidnappers to flee. He is receiving treatment, while the suspects remain at large. Police said Operation KOSAYE also resulted in the arrest of 24 suspects across the state. Officers recovered four firearms, 11 live cartridges, two vehicles, a stolen motorcycle and other suspected stolen property. Other operations included the arrest of suspects linked to alleged burglary, rape, robbery and an attempted invasion of a cattle ranch. Investigations are ongoing as the command seeks to arrest additional suspects and dismantle criminal networks in Ogun State.

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J
julia

What more can communities and security agencies do to make roads like Ogere Road safer before kidnappings happen?

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G
grace

I agree; prevention needs stronger community vigilance, prompt reporting, and consistent patrols before people are put at risk.

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E
emeka

The quick rescue is encouraging, but it is troubling that the victim was found injured after the ordeal.

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H
hala

Twenty-four arrests sound significant, though arrests alone will not reassure people unless the investigation produces clear accountability.

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Y
yemi

Joint searches involving police, So-Safe and Amotekun appear useful here; maintaining that coordination could improve response times.

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