Ogun Police Foil Plot to Kidnap Chinese National, Arrest Two Suspects Over ₦50m Ransom Scheme.
Ogun Police Foil Plot to Kidnap Chinese National, Arrest Two Suspects Over ₦50m Ransom Scheme.
Lucky Akra
The Ogun State Police Command has foiled a planned kidnapping of a Chinese national and arrested two suspected conspirators linked to a ₦50 million ransom plot.
The suspects, identified as 41year old, Chinedu Onwuemena and 37 year old, Jimoh Ojo, were apprehended by operatives of the Obalende Division on June 9, 2026, following intelligence reports of an impending abduction along the Ijebu-Ode/Odogbolu Expressway.
According to the police, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) received credible information about the planned operation and immediately deployed surveillance and tactical teams to the identified location. The swift intervention led to the arrest of the suspects before the alleged kidnapping could be carried out.
During investigations,it was revealed that the suspects had allegedly conspired to abduct a Chinese national and demand a ransom of ₦50 million. Police further disclosed that Onwuemena, who worked as an interpreter and driver within the victim’s company, allegedly used his position and access to facilitate the planned crime.
Police also discovered that the two suspects were working with another accomplice who remains at large. Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspect and uncover the full extent of the criminal network behind the plot.
The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the professionalism and prompt response of officers attached to the Obalende Division, noting that their actions prevented what could have become a major kidnapping incident.
He also highlighted the importance of timely intelligence and community cooperation in combating crime, assuring residents and members of the business community of the command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing and proactive crime prevention.
The police urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue reporting suspicious activities to security agencies to help maintain peace and security across the state.
For emergencies and credible information, contact the Ogun State Police Command through:
Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111
Emergency Lines: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, 0708 497 2994
