Police Stop Attempt to Kidnap Chinese Citizen in Ogun

By James Ogunnaike

The Ogun State Police Command has disrupted a planned kidnapping of a Chinese national and arrested two suspects who were allegedly preparing to demand a ransom of N50 million from the victim.

The suspects, Chinedu Onwuemena, 41, and Jimoh Ojo, 37, were taken into custody by officers of the Obalende Police Division after intelligence indicated that an abduction was to occur along the Ijebu‑Ode/Odogbolu Expressway.

DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Police Public Relations Officer, said the arrests were made at about 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. He added that the Divisional Police Officer had received credible information about the planned operation, prompting the deployment of the division’s surveillance team to the identified location. The team intercepted the suspects before they could carry out the crime.

“The timely intervention of our operatives successfully thwarted what could have resulted in a serious kidnapping incident,” the spokesperson said.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects conspired to abduct a Chinese expatriate and demand a ransom of N50 million for his release. One of the suspects, Onwuemena, who worked as an interpreter and driver for the victim’s company, allegedly used his position and access to facilitate the planned abduction.

Babaseyi added that the arrested suspects were not acting alone. Investigations have uncovered a third accomplice who is currently at large. Efforts are underway to locate the fleeing suspect and to expose the full extent of the criminal network behind the conspiracy.

The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further inquiry.

State Commissioner of Police CP Bode Ojajuni praised the professionalism and swift response of the Obalende Division officers. “The professionalism, vigilance and proactive action of the operatives prevented what could have resulted in a serious kidnapping incident,” he said.

Ojajuni also highlighted the importance of community collaboration in combating crime, noting that the operation demonstrated the value of timely intelligence sharing between residents and security agencies. He reassured business owners and residents that the command remains committed to intelligence‑led policing, proactive crime prevention, and the continued pursuit of criminal elements threatening public safety.

The Commissioner urged the public to stay vigilant and to report suspicious activities promptly to security agencies.

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