No fewer than two policemen have been reportedly killed during an attack on a mining site at Oreke-Okeigbo in Ifelodun Local Government Area, while two persons were kidnapped including a Chinese national.
Police spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, in a statement issued on Thursday said the incident occurred on Wednesday evening.
Ejire-Adeyemi said: “Information from the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Oreke indicates that unidentified armed assailants invaded the mining facility, shooting and killing two police officers — ASP Haruna Watsai and Inspector Tukur Ogah of the 45 PMF, Abuja, who were on official protective duty. The attackers also carted away the rifles of the deceased officers.
“In addition to the killings, the assailants abducted Mr. Sam Xie Wie, a Chinese national, and Mr. David Adenaiye, a native of Kogi State working at the mining site.”
Speaking further, the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, condemned the brutal attack and assured the public that decisive tactical and intelligence-led operations are underway to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
The Command is collaborating closely with other security agencies and community stakeholders to strengthen security presence and prevent further attacks.
She added tha, “Residents are urged to remain calm, law-abiding, and provide credible information to aid investigations and recovery efforts. Further developments will be communicated as investigations progress.”
