Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Policeman, Kidnap Chinese Expatriate in Oyo

18 January 2026

Gunmen have reportedly killed a police officer and kidnapped a Chinese expatriate principal at Aqua Triton Company in the Ogunmakin Area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement, on Saturday, in Ibadan.

Ayanlade said the gunmen stormed the facility in a commando-style operation and killed the officer while repelling the attack.

The statement read, "There was an attack at Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, Oyo State, where yet to be identified gunmen stormed the facility in a commando-style operation.

"One police officer tragically died while repelling the attack, injuring some of the assailants, and the Chinese expatriate principal was abducted.

"Immediately informed, the state Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, directed the AC Operations to lead the Anti-Kidnapping Squad and tactical teams to the scene.

"A bush-combing operation is ongoing, and a full investigation has been launched to ensure the safe rescue of the victim and the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators."

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