Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have killed a police officer and kidnapped a Chinese expatriate at the Aqua Triton Company in the Ogunmakin Area of Ibadan, Oyo State.
Confirming the unfortunate incident, the Oyp State Police Command said the gunmen invaded the company facility in a commando-style operation.
According to Olayinka Ayanlade, the spokesperson for the command, the incident happened on Saturday, January 17.
Ayanlade said the officer was killed while the police team tried to repel the attack from the kidnappers.
“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,” Ayanlade said.
He added that the state Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, swung into action immediately information about the attack reached him by directing 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,” Ayanlade added.