Friday, June 6, 2025 - The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed a deadly attack on a mining site at Oreke-Okeigbo in Ifelodun Local Government Area, resulting in the killing of two policemen and the abduction of two individuals, including a Chinese national.
In a statement released, the Police Command spokesperson, SP
Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi,said the incident occurred on Wednesday evening, June 4.
The statement reads:
“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.”
The statement added that 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 says it is collaborating closely with other
security agencies and community stakeholders to strengthen security presence
and prevent further attacks.
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,” the statement concluded.
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