Tension has gripped Kwara State following a violent attack on a mining site in Oreke-Okeigbo, Ifelodun Local Government Area, which left two Nigerian police officers dead and two workers abducted, including a Chinese national.
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According to a statement by the Kwara State Police Command, the attack took place around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Armed gunmen stormed the mining facility, opening fire and killing Assistant Superintendent of Police Haruna Watsai and Inspector Tukur Ogah, both of the 45 Police Mobile Force unit in Abuja. Their service rifles were also stolen during the assault.
The assailants reportedly abducted two individuals present during the attack: Mr. Sam Xie Wie, a Chinese expatriate, and Mr. David Adenaiye, a Nigerian citizen from Kogi State. Both victims were workers at the site at the time.
Police spokesperson SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, speaking on behalf of Commissioner Adekimi Ojo, condemned the “heinous” act and assured the public that authorities are working around the clock to apprehend the perpetrators. “The command has initiated tactical and intelligence-led operations to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted individuals,” the statement read.
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Commissioner Ojo emphasized that the command is collaborating with other security agencies and local vigilantes to prevent further violence and maintain safety across the region. He also appealed to the public to remain calm and provide any useful information to support the investigation.
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This incident underscores the growing insecurity in Nigeria’s mining regions, where foreign nationals and local workers have increasingly become targets for kidnapping and violent crime.
As of press time, rescue operations are ongoing, and the police have vowed not to rest until justice is served.
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