The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Bayegun Nathaniel, for the alleged abduction and murder of a 16-year-old girl in Ojigo, Sagamu Local Government Area of the state.
Investigations reveal that the victim, Adegbaaju Florence, was abducted last month in the Ogijo area. Following a report, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the command launched an intelligence-led operation and arrested the suspect on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
The command's spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect was apprehended through sustained intelligence-led operations. Babaseyi said the suspect admitted his involvement in the crime, claiming he acted alone.
According to the PPRO, the suspect further disclosed that a ransom of N500,000 was collected from the victim's family. However, despite the payment, the victim was later killed, and her body was disposed of in a river within the Ogijo area.
"Efforts are currently ongoing to locate and recover the remains for necessary forensic procedures, while further investigative steps continue to ensure a thorough and conclusive process," Babaseyi said.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, expressed deep sympathy to the family of the deceased and assured that justice will be diligently pursued. He reiterated the command's unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property and to bringing perpetrators of violent crimes to justice.
In a separate incident, the command recovered a single-barrel long gun and six live cartridges after a suspect fled during a stop-and-search operation. Babaseyi said a yet-to-be-identified male suspect, riding an unregistered Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, sighted operatives from a distance and immediately fled.
"In an attempt to evade arrest, the suspect reportedly threw a single-barrel long gun along with six live cartridges into a nearby bush before escaping on the motorcycle," he said. The exhibits were promptly recovered and secured at the command armoury for safekeeping.
Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspect for investigation and prosecution. CP Ojajuni commended the vigilance of the operatives and reiterated the command's firm stance against illegal possession of firearms. He assured the public that all necessary measures are being taken to apprehend the suspect and prevent criminal activities within the state.
