Gunmen have attacked Aqua Triton Company in the Ogunmakin area near Ibadan, Oyo State, killing a police officer and abducting a Chinese expatriate who serves as the company’s principal.
The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade. According to the police, the assailants carried out the attack in a coordinated, commando-style operation.
During the assault, a police officer attached to the facility was killed while attempting to repel the attackers, reportedly injuring some of them in the process. The attackers then kidnapped the Chinese expatriate before fleeing the scene.
Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Femi Haruna, ordered an immediate response. The Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations was directed to lead the Anti-Kidnapping Squad and other tactical units to the area.
Police said a bush-combing operation is currently underway, alongside a comprehensive investigation aimed at rescuing the abducted victim safely and apprehending those responsible for the attack.
