The Ogun State Police Command has recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and a Mercedes-Benz GLK during a follow-up operation linked to a robbery in Ota, Ogun State, in which a suspected armed robber was killed.
The recovery came a day after police operatives foiled a robbery in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota, recovering two vehicles, suspected stolen items and a locally made pistol.
The command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed the latest development in a statement issued on Monday, November 2, following an earlier statement released on Sunday, November 1.
According to the Monday statement, a search of the unregistered Mercedes-Benz GLK uncovered 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 recovery followed a Sunday operation by officers of the Onipanu Division under the Ota Area Command, who responded to a distress call concerning a robbery in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota, in the early hours of the day.
Babaseyi said the patrol team arrived at the scene at about 1:45 am after receiving information from a concerned resident.
“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.
He said the suspects opened fire upon sighting the police operatives, leading to an exchange of gunfire.
“On sighting the operatives, the armed robbers opened fire, prompting an immediate tactical response,” the statement said.
The confrontation resulted in the death of one suspected robber, while other gang members escaped with possible gunshot wounds.
“The ensuing exchange of gunfire resulted in the neutralisation of one suspect, while other gang members fled with suspected gunshot injuries,” Babaseyi said.
Following the encounter, the police recovered a Nissan Almera and a Toyota Camry, alongside several items suspected to have been stolen.
The recovered property 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 items.
A locally made pistol, two live cartridges and seven spent cartridges were also recovered from the deceased suspect.
Other items found on him included a Tecno mobile phone, three passport photographs, an MTN SIM pack, two National Identification Number cards and some cash.
The police said efforts had been intensified to apprehend 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.
Babaseyi added that investigations were ongoing to identify the owners of the recovered vehicles and property and determine whether they were connected to other criminal activities.
The command also linked the latest recovery to the earlier robbery 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, praised the officers involved in the operation for their alertness, professionalism and courage.
In the Sunday statement, the command said Ojajuni had “commended the operatives for their prompt response, professionalism and courage.”
The commissioner also reiterated the command’s commitment to proactive policing and safeguarding lives and property.
The police urged members of the public to remain alert and report suspicious activities, noting that timely and reliable information from residents was vital to preventing crime and enhancing community safety.
