The police command in Ogun says it has neutralised one suspected armed robber in a gun duel while others escaped to nearby bush on the Sagamu -Ijebu Ode highway.
CSP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abeokuta.
According to Odutola , the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) , Odogbolu received a report that armed robbers had blocked the highway opposite Western University before the multiple bridge.
She noted that immediately the information was received, the DPO mobilised his patrol team in collaboration with patrol teams from Obalende and Amateko, who responded swiftly to the situation.
” During the encounter, one of the robbers was neutralised, while others escaped through a nearby bush with bullet wounds.
” A gun was recovered from the scene, and the deceased robber deposited at the Ijebu-Ode General Hospital Morgue.
” Efforts are currently underway to apprehend the fleeing suspects,” she said
The police spokesperson explained that further developments would be communicated.
She said that the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo , had ordered the continued patrol and monitoring of the highway to ensure the safety of commuters.
