2 Cops Killed,1 Foreigner Abducted As Gunmen Attack Mining Site In Kwara

Two policemen were killed by gunmen who attacked a mining site in Kwara State on Wednesday while a Chinese and a Nigerian were abducted.

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by spokesperson for the state police command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, a Superintendent of Police, noted that necessary steps have been taken by the state police command to rescue the two abductees unhurt while urging residents of the state to remain calm and law-abiding.

‎’The Kwara State Police Command confirms a deadly attack and abduction incident that occurred on 4th June, 2025 at about 1830hrs. This heinous act was committed at a mining site located in Oreke-Okeigbo area of the state.

‎‎Information received from the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Oreke indicates that a group of unidentified armed assailants invaded the said mining facility, where they tragically shot and killed two members of the Nigeria Police Force—ASP Haruna Watsai and Inspector Tukur Ogah, both attached to 45 PMF, Abuja, who were on official protective assignment at the location. The attackers also carted away the rifles of the deceased officers.

‎‎In addition to the heinous killings, the assailants abducted two individuals: Mr. Sam Xie Wie, a Chinese national, and Mr. David Adenaiye, a native of Kogi State who was working at the mining site at the time of the incident.

‎The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Adekimi Ojo psc mnips, strongly condemns this act of brutality and assures the public that the Command has since swung into action. Tactical and intelligence-driven efforts are currently underway to ensure the swift rescue of the abducted victims and the apprehension of those responsible for this cowardly attack.

The Command is working in close synergy with other security agencies and community stakeholders to strengthen its presence in the area and prevent a recurrence of such incidents.

‎Residents of Kwara State are urged to remain calm and law-abiding, as the Command remains fully committed to the protection of lives and property across the state. We appeal to members of the public to provide credible and timely information that could aid the ongoing investigation and rescue efforts.

‎Further developments will be communicated as investigations progress’ the statement added-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you

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