Operatives of Ogun State Police Command on the 11th of March 2023 rescued kidnapped journalist Oduneye Olusegun, who was kidnapped by some gunmen at the Mobalufon area of Ijebu Ode on the 9th of March 2023, Police authorities in the state revealed in a statement.
According to the statement released by the Ogun State Police Command, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the kidnapped journalist Oduneye Olusegun, who was coming from Abeokuta was kidnapped at Mobalufon area in his Toyota Camry car at about 7:50 pm on Thursday 9th of March 2023.
The abductors later called his wife through the victim’s phone the following morning and demanded N30million as ransom.
SP Abimbola Oyeyemi in his statement, added that upon the report, the Commissioner of police, CP Frank Mba directed the DPO Obalende divisional headquarters, SP Murphy Salami, whose jurisdiction the incident happened to ensure the safe rescue of the victim.
In compliance with the CP’s directive, the DPO mobilized his detectives and embarked on Having realised that the game is over, the kidnappers were left with no alternative than to abandon the victim, and he was recused unhurt.
Meanwhile, the CP, Frank Mab who commended his men for their gallantry and their professional conduct appeals to members of the public especially the hospitals and traditional healers to report to the police if anybody with gunshot injuries is seen in their area.
The CP also warned criminals to stay clear from Ogun State, as the Command is battle ready to take the fight to their doorstep.