Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a Man O'War officer, Dasola Sanusi, following an ambush on commuters along the Ibadan–Ago-Iwoye Expressway, a road connecting Ogun and Oyo states. The attack occurred at approximately 6:30 pm on Saturday, April 18, 2026, as the officers were returning from an outing.
Details of the Attack
A source who confirmed the incident to Punch on Tuesday, April 21, disclosed that the officers came under heavy gunfire shortly after passing the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria area. Armed men reportedly opened fire indiscriminately on vehicles plying the route. Despite the attack, the officers managed to escape from the scene, although some sustained gunshot wounds.
They were subsequently rushed to a hospital in Ago-Iwoye for urgent medical attention. “At about 1830 hours on the 18th of April, 2026, we received the distressing news of a tragic attack on our officers who were returning from an outing in Ibadan,” the source said. “While en route to Ago-Iwoye, shortly after passing CRIN, their vehicle and other commuters came under sudden and violent assault by armed men suspected to be bandits, who opened fire indiscriminately on all vehicles within the vicinity.”
“In the face of grave danger, our officers displayed remarkable courage and presence of mind, managing to navigate out of the attack zone despite sustaining gunshot wounds.”
Casualties and Aftermath
The source disclosed that Sanusi was confirmed dead on arrival at the hospital, while another officer, identified as Emmanuel, who also sustained gunshot injuries, is currently receiving treatment. The source added that two other female officers were hospitalised due to trauma resulting from the incident. “They made their way to a nearby hospital in Ago-Iwoye for urgent medical attention. Sadly, upon arrival, one of our own, Patriot Sanusi Dasola, was confirmed dead. Her passing is a devastating loss to us all. Another officer, Patriot Emmanuel, who also sustained gunshot injuries, is currently receiving treatment,” the source said.
