The Ogun State Police Command has foiled a planned kidnapping of a Chinese national and arrested two suspected members of a criminal syndicate allegedly plotting to demand a ransom of ₦50 million.
The suspects, identified as Chinedu Onwuemena, 41, and Jimoh Ojo, 37, were apprehended by operatives of the Obalende Division on June 9, 2026, following intelligence reports of an imminent abduction along the Ijebu-Ode/Odogbolu Expressway corridor.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Divisional Police Officer received credible intelligence about the planned operation and immediately deployed surveillance and tactical teams to the area.
The police team intercepted and arrested the suspects before they could execute the plot, effectively preventing what authorities described as a potentially serious kidnapping incident.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly conspired to abduct a Chinese expatriate and demand a ransom of ₦50 million. Police said further inquiries showed that Onwuemena, who worked within the victim’s company as an interpreter and driver, allegedly used his position to facilitate the planned crime.
Investigators also discovered that the suspects were working with another accomplice who remains at large. Police authorities said efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspect, while further investigations continue to uncover the full extent of the network behind the conspiracy.
The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a comprehensive investigation.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the officers of the Obalende Division for their professionalism, vigilance, and swift response, which he said helped avert the planned kidnapping.
Ojajuni also highlighted the importance of timely intelligence and community collaboration in preventing crime, noting that the successful operation underscored the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing.
He reassured residents and members of the business community of the command’s commitment to proactive crime prevention and the pursuit of criminal elements threatening public safety.
The police urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting law enforcement agencies by reporting suspicious activities and movements to the appropriate authorities. #Securitynewsalert.com
