Ogun Police Foil Night Robbery in Ota, Recover Two Vehicles and Stolen Property

The Ogun State Police Command says its operatives have foiled a night robbery in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota, recovering two vehicles, suspected stolen property and a locally made pistol.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 1 November 2026, after a concerned resident alerted police. At about 1:45 a.m., a patrol team from Onipanu Division, under Ota Area Command, responded to the distress call.

According to the Command, the suspects opened fire when they saw the officers. The patrol team returned fire, and one suspect was fatally wounded. Other members of the group fled, reportedly with possible gunshot injuries.

A search of the area led to the recovery of a Nissan Almera and a Toyota Camry, along with items suspected to have been stolen. These included HP and Dell laptops, a PlayStation console, four mobile phones, a Samsung television, a standing fan, a rechargeable radio, a Wi-Fi device, clothing, an OPay ATM card, a deck, two MP devices and other household goods.

Police also recovered a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and seven spent cartridges from the deceased suspect. Additional items found included a Tecno mobile phone, three passport photographs, an MTN SIM pack, two National Identification Number (NIN) cards and cash.

The Command said efforts are underway to locate the fleeing suspects, especially anyone who may have been injured. Investigations are also continuing to identify the owners of the recovered vehicles and property and determine whether the exhibits are connected to other criminal activities.

Commissioner of Police CP Bode Ojajuni commended the officers for their prompt response, professionalism and courage. He said the Command remains committed to intelligence-led policing, regular patrols and rapid responses to security concerns across Ogun State.

The Commissioner urged residents to remain vigilant, continue with their lawful activities and report suspicious movements or incidents to the police. He also encouraged the public to provide timely and credible information, describing community cooperation as essential to crime prevention and public safety.

The Command affirmed that it remains accessible and committed to protecting lives and property.DSP Oluseyi B. Babas eyi, ANIPR

Police Public Relations Officer

Ogun State Command

Eleweran, Abeokuta, Ogun State