The Ogun State Police Command has thwarted a planned kidnapping of a Chinese national and arrested two principal suspects linked to a ₦50 million ransom demand. The suspects, Chinedu Onwuemena, 41, and Jimoh Ojo, 37, were taken into custody following intelligence reports about an imminent abduction along the Ijebu-Ode/Odogbolu Expressway corridor.
Arrest Details
Police Public Relations Officer DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed the arrests occurred on June 9, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Obalende Division acted on credible intelligence, mobilizing operatives and surveillance teams to intercept the suspects before they could execute the crime.
Investigation Findings
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects conspired to abduct a Chinese national and demand ₦50 million ransom. Onwuemena, who worked as an interpreter and driver within the victim’s company, allegedly used his position to facilitate the plot. A third accomplice remains at large, with police actively pursuing leads.
“Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspect, while discreet investigations continue to unravel the full extent of the criminal network behind the conspiracy,” Babaseyi stated. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further inquiry.
Commendation and Community Appeal
Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni commended the Obalende Division operatives for their professionalism and swift response, which prevented a serious kidnapping incident. He emphasized the importance of timely intelligence and called for stronger community partnerships in crime prevention.
Ojajuni reassured residents and the business community of the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and proactive crime prevention. He urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities promptly.
