On February 20, 2025, at approximately 8:30 PM, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Ogun State Police Command successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Warewa axis of the Long Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. During this operation, four suspected kidnappers were neutralized in a gun duel with police operatives.
The incident began when a white Paragon commercial vehicle with registration number BDG 753 YH was ambushed by armed men. The driver courageously opened the rear door to allow some passengers to escape, prompting an assault on him by the kidnappers. Other motorists raised an alarm that was swiftly intercepted by patrolling anti-kidnapping team members.
Upon arrival at the scene, police engaged in a fierce gun battle with the suspects. Four were fatally injured while others escaped into nearby forests with gunshot wounds.
Items recovered from the scene include one locally made pistol with two cartridges, two daggers, N20,000 cash sum, one Tecno Android phone, one solar power bank and three USB lights suspected to be stolen property.