By Seun Ibiyemi
The Ogun State Police Command has recovered a Mercedes-Benz GLK, an AK-47 rifle and two rounds of 7.62mm ammunition during an operation in Ota, as investigations into recent robbery incidents in the area continue.
The recovery followed a search of an unregistered Mercedes-Benz GLK, which led police operatives to discover the assault rifle and ammunition concealed in the vehicle.
The police said the vehicle and recovered exhibits had been secured, while investigations were ongoing to establish their ownership and possible links to criminal activities.
The latest development comes on the heels of an earlier police operation in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota, where operatives responding to a robbery incident neutralised a suspected armed robber.
During the earlier operation, the police also recovered two vehicles, suspected stolen property and a locally made pistol with ammunition.
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The latest recovery is part of the Ogun State Police Command’s ongoing security operations aimed at curbing armed robbery and other criminal activities across the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their vigilance and professionalism, reaffirming the command’s commitment to proactive policing and the protection of lives and property.
The command also reassured residents of its continued vigilance, urging members of the public to sustain their cooperation with security agencies by providing timely and useful information that could assist ongoing investigations and prevent criminal activities.
The police made the disclosure in a statement issued on November 2, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babas e yi, in Abeokuta.
