By ThePreview Team

 

The Ogun State Police Command has recovered an AK-47 rifle and two rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition concealed inside an unregistered Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ota, in what police describe as another breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on armed robbery in the area.

The police said a search of the unregistered Mercedes-Benz GLK led to the discovery of the AK-47 rifle and two rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.

The vehicle and recovered exhibits have been secured, while the investigation continues, the command spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed in a statement issued on Monday.

The command said the development adds to the outcome of the earlier operation in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota, where Police operatives responded to a robbery incident, neutralised one suspected armed robber and recovered two vehicles, suspected stolen property and a locally made pistol with ammunition.

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The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their vigilance and professionalism.

He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to proactive policing and the protection of lives and property.

The Command reassured residents of its continued vigilance and encouraged them to sustain their cooperation with the police through timely reporting of relevant information.