Soldier and four hostages killed in Ogun abduction attempt
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the deaths of a soldier and four hostages during an attempted abduction of Chinese expatriates in Magbon, Mowe, Ogun State. Major Idereghi Akari, spokesperson for the 35 Artillery Brigade, stated that the joint security team was ambushed while responding to a distress call. The attackers used hostages as human shields before fleeing through the Ogun River. June 8, 2026 was mentioned as the date of the incident.
What we know
- The joint security team was ambushed by armed men suspected to be kidnappers at a dredging site in Magbon, Mowe.
- Major Idereghi Akari said one suspected kidnapper was killed, while another soldier and two police officers were injured.
- The kidnappers took five hostages as human shields and later killed four before escaping by boat.
- One hostage managed to escape and reported that the attackers took the body of their dead accomplice.
- The incident occurred on June 8, 2026, and security agencies have since intensified patrols in the area.
