Ogun State Police Command says it has thwarted a planned kidnapping of a Chinese national in the state and arrested two suspected conspirators. Police said the operation followed credible intelligence about an intended abduction along the Ijebu-Ode/Odogbolu Expressway. Officers from the Obalende Division intercepted the suspects before the plot could be carried out.

According to police statements reported by multiple outlets, the suspects allegedly planned to kidnap the Chinese expatriate and demand a ransom of ₦50 million. Investigations indicated that one of the arrested suspects used his position as an interpreter and driver connected to the victim’s company to gather information and help facilitate the plan.

Police also stated that a third suspect is not yet in custody and that efforts are ongoing to apprehend him. The case is reported to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation. Ogun State’s police commissioner commended the officers’ response and emphasized the role of intelligence and public cooperation in preventing kidnappings, particularly targeting expatriates.