Armed Attack at Kwara Mining Site Claims Two Police Lives and Seizes Two Others
The Kwara State Police Command has verified a violent raid on a mining operation located in Oreke-Okeigbo, within the Ifelodun Local Government Area. This harrowing event led to the deaths of two police officers and the kidnapping of two individuals, one of whom is a Chinese national.
According to a statement from the Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the attack unfolded on the evening of Wednesday, June 4. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at Oreke reported that unknown gunmen stormed the mining site, opening fire and fatally wounding ASP Haruna Watsai and Inspector Tukur Ogah, both assigned to the 45 PMF unit in Abuja and on duty to provide security for the facility. The assailants also made off with the rifles belonging to the fallen officers.
Beyond the tragic loss of life, the attackers abducted Mr. Sam Xie Wie, a Chinese national, along with Mr. David Adenaiye, a local worker from Kogi State employed at the mining site. The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, has strongly condemned this ruthless assault and reassured the public that focused, intelligence-driven operations are in progress to recover the kidnapped individuals and bring the culprits to justice.
Efforts are being coordinated with other security agencies and community leaders to bolster security measures and prevent similar incidents in the future. Authorities are calling on residents to stay calm, obey the law, and assist by providing reliable information that could aid in the investigation and rescue efforts.
Updates will be shared as the situation develops and investigations continue.