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A five-man gang of armed robbers have kidnapped one Alhaji Baki Atoyebi in the Onipanu area of Ogun State, carting away with his POS machine and N900,000 cash.
DAILY POST reports that Atoyebi was kidnapped on Monday, at about 8:14 pm from his residence.
The armed men reportedly invaded Atoyebi’s compound, switched off the generator to lure him outside, and on coming out alongside another resident to inspect his generator, he was kidnapped.
They also carted away three mobile phones, a power bank, and keys to Toyota Highlander and Corolla vehicles.
DAILY POST gathered that few hours after his abduction, the kidnappers used the victim’s phone to contact his family, demanding a ransom of N30 million.
However, the police in the state on Thursday said they have rescued Atoyebi and recovered his mobile phones and vehicle keys from the scene.
Odutola, in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday, said upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, promptly deployed a combined tactical team of operatives from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Anti-Crime Section, Surveillance Team, Vigilante Group, So-Safe Corps, and local hunters.
Odutola said, “The Ogun State Police Command has once again demonstrated its operational efficiency and commitment to public safety as a combined tactical team successfully rescued a kidnapped victim unhurt in Onipanu area of the State.
“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, promptly deployed a combined tactical team of operatives from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Anti-Crime Section, Surveillance Team, Vigilante Group, So-Safe Corps, and local hunters.”
Odutola stated that the joint team traced the hoodlums to their hideout along the creek and neutralized two of the kidnappers while others fled with gunshot injuries.
She commended the synergy displayed by the combined security teams and assured members of the public that the command remains resolute in ensuring the safety of all residents.
