The Police in Ogun State has recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of a wanted serial kidnapper and the recovery of weapons used in past operations.
Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping unit has apprehended Clement Elijah, a felon who had been on the run since 2024 in connection with a high-profile kidnapping incident at Ajelanwa village, Ogun State. Two of his accomplices were taken into custody at the time.
According to CSP Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer for the state, Elijah arrived Ibiade community on June 13, 2025 with the sinister plan of abducting a prominent individual in Ago Village, Abigi, but his mission was thwarted through timely collaboration between the police and vigilant residents.
Following a clearance operation on June 16, 2025, the gang’s armourer, Posi Friday, was also apprehended with a pump-action rifle, one locally fabricated pistol and eight live cartridges which were cleverly concealed in a Boom Speaker.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo has commended the proactive efforts of Ibiade and Abigi communities.
He expressed deep appreciation for their sustained communication and support, which were pivotal in cracking the case.
In another development, operatives of the Anti-Cultism team have also arrested fourteen suspected cultists of two rival groups planning attacks over superiority on June 16, 2025.
The suspects were rounded up in Ijagun, Ogbo, Ijele areas and Imaweje areas in Ijebu Ode as they assembled to mark their institution’s examinations signing out.
Further investigations are still ongoing at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) over the matter.
The Command has implored the citizens to continue to support the police while assuring regular updates on all cases.
