The Ogun State Police Command says it has killed two suspected kidnappers and recovered an AK-47 rifle, mobile phones and other exhibits during a follow-up operation after the rescue of the abducted Prince of Okun Owa, Prince Idris.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the operation was carried out by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit as part of sustained intelligence-led efforts to dismantle the gang responsible for the abduction.
According to him, Prince Idris was abducted on June 30, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m. when armed men reportedly stormed his residence in Okun Owa and whisked him away.

Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, ordered the immediate deployment of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, supported by other tactical teams, to secure the victim’s release and apprehend those responsible.
Babaseyi said sustained intelligence gathering and coordinated operational pressure forced the kidnappers to release the prince unharmed on July 3.

He added that operatives subsequently intensified efforts to track down members of the gang.
Acting on credible intelligence, the police stormed the Agoro/Imodi axis, where they encountered the suspects.
According to the command, the suspected kidnappers opened fire on sighting the operatives, prompting a gun battle.

“The operatives responded decisively, leading to the neutralisation of two kidnappers, while other members of the gang escaped with gunshot wounds,” the statement said.
Items recovered from the scene included an AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine, two mobile phones, a bag suspected to have been used to collect ransom and other exhibits believed to be linked to the criminal operation.

Babaseyi said the bodies of the deceased suspects had been deposited in a government mortuary for autopsy, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and recover additional exhibits.
Commending the officers involved in the operation, Ojajuni praised the courage, professionalism and operational efficiency of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and other tactical teams.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to identifying, tracking and dismantling criminal networks operating across the state.
The commissioner also urged residents to remain vigilant and provide timely, credible information to the police, assuring them that the command would sustain intelligence-led policing and tactical operations to safeguard lives and property across Ogun State.