The operation in Iyesi, Ota, followed a distress call and led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, ammunition, laptops, phones and other household property.
The Ogun State Police Command has foiled a suspected night robbery operation in Iyesi, Ota, neutralising one suspect and recovering two vehicles and several items believed to have been stolen.
The operation was carried out by operatives of the Onipanu Division, under the Ota Area Command, in the early hours of Sunday, November 1, 2026, following a distress call from a concerned resident.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babas eyi, the patrol team arrived at the scene in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota, at about 1:45 a.m.
The police said the armed robbers opened fire upon sighting the operatives, prompting a tactical response. One suspect was neutralised during the ensuing exchange of gunfire, while other members of the gang escaped with suspected gunshot injuries.
A search of the area led to the recovery of a Nissan Almera and a Toyota Camry, alongside a cache of suspected stolen property.
Items recovered 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.
The police also recovered a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and seven expended cartridges from the deceased suspect.
Other items found included a Tecno mobile phone, three passport photographs, an MTN SIM pack, two National Identification Number (NIN) cards and cash.
The command said efforts had been intensified to track down the fleeing suspects, particularly those who may have sustained gunshot injuries during the encounter.
It added that investigations were ongoing to establish the ownership of the recovered vehicles and other exhibits, as well as determine their possible links to other criminal activities.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their prompt response and professionalism.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, sustained patrols and rapid responses to security concerns across the state.
Ojajuni urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or activities to the police, assuring them of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
The statement was signed by Babas eyi, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command.