The Ogun State Police Command has foiled a planned conspiracy to abduct a Chinese national and arrested two suspects in connection with a ₦50 million ransom plot.
According to a press statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, operatives of the Obalende Division acted on credible intelligence and intercepted the suspects along the Ijebu‑Ode/Odogbolu Expressway corridor on June 9, 2026, at about 5:30 p.m.
The arrested suspects were identified as Chinedu Onwuemena, 41, and Jimoh Ojo, 37. Preliminary investigations revealed that Onwuemena, who worked within the company environment as an interpreter and driver, allegedly exploited his position to facilitate the criminal plan.
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Police sources confirmed that the suspects conspired with another accomplice, who is currently at large. Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspect, while the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
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Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the swift response and professionalism of the Obalende Division, noting that their proactive action prevented what could have been a serious kidnapping incident. He emphasized the importance of timely intelligence and community partnership in crime prevention.
Ojajuni reassured residents and the business community of the Command’s commitment to intelligence‑led policing and proactive crime prevention. He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.
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