The Ogun state police command says its officers have killed
two suspected bandits along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
In a statement on Saturday, Abimbola Oyeyemi, the Ogun
police spokesperson, said the command got information that “the AK-47 bearing
hoodlums, numbering about six, were sighted in the forest, possibly waiting for
the appropriate time to strike”.
He said two AK-47 rifles were recovered after a gunfight at
Bere forest in the Onigaari axis of the expressway.
“While the combing was going on, the hoodlums, on sighting
the policemen, opened fire and a gun battle ensued,” he said.
“Searching the forest further, one of the bandits with
bullets wound was arrested in the bush but gave up the ghost few minutes after.
“Two AK-47 rifles with breech numbers 1983NF1040 and
1987-3-CA-1212 with five rounds of ammunition were recovered from them.
“The latest rifle recovery makes it four AK-47 rifles
recovered by the command within the period of two weeks.”
He said Edward Ajogun, the state police commissioner, has
deployed the command’s tactical teams, led by senior officers, to the forest in
search of the bandits.
“The commissioner of police, CP Edward Ajogun, has ordered
for massive manhunt for the remaining members of the gang,” he said.
“He also appealed to members of the public, especially
hospitals not to hesitate to inform the police if anyone with gunshot injuries
is seen in their area.”
He added that sachets of tramadol and assorted charms were
also recovered from the bandits.
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