The Ogun State Police Command has successfully rescued five students of Gateway Polytechnic, Sapade, who were abducted on April 27, 2026, by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. Police spokesperson DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi said the abduction was reported at the Ipara division, with operatives discovering an abandoned ash-coloured Toyota vehicle with bullet impacts and blood stains at the scene. Following an intelligence-led rescue operation, the victims were rescued on April 28. During the rescue, the kidnappers engaged operatives in a gun duel but were overwhelmed by superior firepower, fleeing with suspected gunshot wounds. No casualties were recorded among security operatives.
Key Points
- Five students return safely to their families after a tense captivity period.
- The coordinated multi-unit rescue operation demonstrates improved police tactical response.
- Kidnappers fleeing with gunshot wounds may seek medical attention, aiding apprehension.
- The abandoned vehicle with blood stains suggests the abduction involved violence.
- Bush combing operations continue as police pursue the fleeing suspects.
Watch whether the fleeing kidnappers are apprehended and if the rescued students recover fully from conditions sustained in captivity.
Sources: Daily Post
