Gunmen, yet to be identified, have attacked Aqua Triton Company located at Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, Oyo State, killing a police officer and abducting a Chinese expatriate. Newsbreaknaija reports.
The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the incident on Saturday, describing the attack as a coordinated, commando-style operation on the facility.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the assailants stormed the company premises and were engaged by security personnel on duty.
“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,” Olayinka said.
He explained that one police officer lost his life while repelling the attackers, adding that some of the gunmen were injured during the exchange before they escaped with the expatriate.
“One police officer tragically died while repelling the attack, injuring some of the assailants, and the Chinese expatriate principal was abducted,” the police spokesperson stated.
Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Femi Haruna, was immediately briefed and ordered a swift response.
“Immediately informed, the Commissioner of Police directed the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations to lead the Anti-Kidnapping Squad and other tactical teams to the scene,” Olayinka said.
He added that security operatives have commenced an intensive bush-combing operation across the area and its surroundings, as efforts continue to rescue the abducted expatriate.
According to him, a full-scale investigation has also been launched to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack and track down those responsible.
“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,” the PPRO said.