Police recover AK-47, car after Ogun robbery

The Ogun State Police Command has recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and a Mercedes-Benz GLK in a follow-up operation after a robbery incident in Ota, Ogun State, during which a suspected armed robber was killed.

The latest recovery was announced by the command on Monday, a day after police operatives foiled a robbery operation in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota, and recovered two other vehicles, suspected stolen property and a locally made pistol.

The two statements, dated Sunday, November 1, and Monday, November 2, were signed by the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi.

In the Monday statement, the police said a search of the unregistered Mercedes-Benz GLK led to the discovery of an AK-47 rifle and two rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.

“The Ogun State Police Command has recorded another operational success in its ongoing policing efforts in Ota, with the recovery of a Mercedes-Benz GLK, an AK-47 rifle and two rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, further strengthening ongoing investigations.

“A search of the unregistered Mercedes-Benz GLK led to the discovery of the AK-47 rifle and two rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. The vehicle and recovered exhibits have been secured, while investigation continues,” the statement said.

The latest development followed an earlier operation on Sunday, November 1, when operatives of the Onipanu Division, under the Ota Area Command, responded to a distress call about a robbery incident in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota.

In the Sunday statement, Babaseyi said the operation followed a distress call from a concerned resident in the early hours of the day.

“The incident occurred in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota, in the early hours of Sunday, 1 November 2026, following a distress call from a concerned citizen. At about 0145hrs, the responding patrol team promptly mobilised to the location,” the statement said.

According to the police, the suspected robbers opened fire when they sighted the operatives, prompting the officers to respond.

“On sighting the operatives, the armed robbers opened fire, prompting an immediate tactical response,” the statement said.

The command added that the exchange of gunfire resulted in the death of one suspect, while other members of the gang fled with suspected gunshot injuries.

“The ensuing exchange of gunfire resulted in the neutralisation of one suspect, while other gang members fled with suspected gunshot injuries,” Babaseyi said.

A search conducted after the encounter led to the recovery of two vehicles, a Nissan Almera and a Toyota Camry, as well as a cache of suspected stolen property.

The recovered items included HP and Dell laptops, a PlayStation console, four mobile phones, a Samsung television, a standing fan, a rechargeable radio and a Wi-Fi device.

Other items recovered were clothing, an OPay ATM card, a deck, two MP devices and other household items.

The police also recovered a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and seven expended cartridges from the deceased suspect.

Additional items found on the suspect included a Tecno mobile phone, three passport photographs, an MTN SIM pack, two National Identification Number cards and cash.

Babaseyi said the command had intensified efforts to track down the fleeing suspects, particularly those who might have sustained gunshot injuries during the encounter.

“The Command has intensified efforts to track down the fleeing suspects, particularly those who may have sustained gunshot injuries,” the Sunday statement said.

He added that investigations were ongoing to establish the ownership of the recovered vehicles and other exhibits and determine their possible links to other criminal activities.

In the Monday follow-up statement, the command linked the latest recovery to the earlier operation in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota.

“The development adds to the outcome of the earlier operation in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota, where Police operatives responded to a robbery incident, neutralised one suspected armed robber and recovered two vehicles, suspected stolen property and a locally made pistol with ammunition,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their vigilance and professionalism.

In the Sunday statement, the command said Ojajuni had “commended the operatives for their prompt response, professionalism and courage.”

The Monday statement also quoted the commissioner as commending the officers for their vigilance and professionalism, while reaffirming the command’s commitment to proactive policing and the protection of lives and property.

The police urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or activities, stressing that timely and credible information from the public remained essential to crime prevention and community safety.