Gun Battle In Owo As Police Stop Kidnappers From Abducting Pastor

A gun battle has ensued between kidnappers and operatives of the Ondo State Police Command on Sunday night following an attempt to abduct the Chairman of Ojana New Area, Pastor Taiwo Taiwo.

NEWSNGR understands that the incident occurred in Owo town, Owo Local Government Area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed this in a statement on Monday, stated that the battle ensued in the area following an attempt by a six-man kidnapper gang to abduct the clergyman.

According to the statement, the incident occurred at about 7:05 p.m., when the command received a distress call about criminal activity.

The PPRO said the assailants subsequently abandoned their plans, leading to the rescue of the intended victim and his family.

The statement reads, “At about 7:05 p.m., when the Police received a distress call indicating that a six-man armed kidnapping gang had stormed the residence of Pastor Taiwo Taiwo, Chairman of Ojana New Area, Owo, with the intention of abducting him

“Acting promptly on the information, the Divisional Police Officer, B Division, Owo, mobilised and led a patrol team to the scene.

“Upon arrival, the operatives encountered the armed assailants, leading to an exchange of gunfire.

“The superior tactical response and determination of the police operatives forced the criminals to retreat into the surrounding bush, abandoning their plan.

“The intended victim and his family members were successfully rescued and unharmed and subsequently relocated to a safer location for enhanced security and protection”.