By Ayobami Ife, Abeokuta
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have foiled a planned kidnapping of a Chinese national and arrested two suspected members of the criminal gang behind the plot.
The suspects, identified as Chinedu Onwuemena, 41, and Jimoh Ojo, 37, were apprehended by officers attached to the Obalende Division over an alleged conspiracy to abduct the foreign national and demand a ransom of ₦50 million.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the suspects were arrested on June 9, 2026, at about 5:30 p.m. following credible intelligence about an imminent kidnapping operation along the Ijebu-Ode/Odogbolu Expressway corridor.
Babaseyi disclosed that the Divisional Police Officer swiftly mobilised surveillance and tactical operatives to the identified location, leading to the successful interception and arrest of the suspects before the plan could be executed.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had allegedly perfected plans to abduct the Chinese expatriate for ransom.
Police further discovered that one of the suspects, Chinedu Onwuemena, who reportedly worked as an interpreter and driver within the victim’s company, allegedly used his position and insider knowledge to facilitate the planned abduction.
Investigators also uncovered that the suspects were working with another accomplice who is currently on the run.
The police said efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspect, while further investigations continue to uncover the full extent of the criminal network behind the conspiracy.
The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for detailed investigation.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the professionalism and swift response of officers of the Obalende Division, noting that their proactive action prevented what could have become a major kidnapping incident.
He also stressed the importance of timely intelligence and community cooperation in crime prevention and security management.
Ojajuni reassured residents and members of the business community that the command remains committed to intelligence-driven policing and the crackdown on criminal elements threatening public safety across the state.
The police urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies. :::
