A suspected kidnapping attempt in Ogun State turned deadly after gunmen opened fire on soldiers who intervened, killing one security operative and injuring another.
A suspected kidnapping operation in the Magbon-Etido area of Mowe, Ogun State, ended in tragedy on Monday after gunmen reportedly killed a soldier and injured another during a shootout.
According to The PUNCH, the attackers stormed the community in the early hours of the day and allegedly attempted to abduct a man. Soldiers attached to the area reportedly moved in to stop the operation, triggering a fierce exchange of gunfire.
What Happened?
- Gunmen allegedly attempted to kidnap a resident.
- Soldiers intervened to foil the abduction.
- One security operative was killed.
- Another security operative sustained injuries.
- Security agencies have launched a response operation.
A viral video circulating online showed a blood-soaked military personnel inside a vehicle, sparking widespread speculation that bandits had invaded the community.
However, residents and security sources insisted the incident was a kidnapping attempt and not a bandit attack.
One community source said, “It was during the shoot-out between the soldiers and the kidnappers that one of the soldiers was shot dead while another sustained injuries.”
Another resident echoed the account, saying, “They wanted to kidnap a man and the soldiers tried to intervene but were shot by the kidnappers. One of the soldiers was killed and another was injured.”
A man identified as Jimoh Owolabi, who claimed to be Chairman of the Ajumoni Community Development Council, also dismissed reports of a bandit invasion.
“My name is Jimoh Owolabi, Chairman, Area CDC, Ajumoni Progressive Area CDC. I heard that there were bandits in Magbon; it is fake news,” he said.
He added that the attackers had targeted a sand miner popularly known as Kapo and that one security operative attached to him was killed during the attack.
Military authorities said an official statement on the incident would be issued, while security agencies continue investigations and manhunt operations.
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