4 Chinese Nationals Abducted, 1 Soldier Killed, Police Escort Shot In Kogi

Four Chinese nationals have been reportedly kidnapped at a mining site in Yagba West local government area of Kogi State.

This latest attack was coming barely two weeks after three policemen and two vigilantes were killed in the same LGA by suspected armed bandits.

According to locals, bandits in their numbers ambushed the Chinese men who were believed to be engaged in mining activities at the location and forcefully whisked them away, while a yet-to-be-identified military man was also killed in the attack.

In addition, a mobile policeman attached to the abducted Chinese citizens was also shot.

A source who craved anonymity narrated that, “The Chinese men, four of whom were into mining in Ofili area of the LGA were ambushed and taken away. One of the policemen attached to them was also shot.

“One of the soldiers deployed to the area to ensure security of lives and property of the people was also killed.”

He called on the military, particularly troops of Operation Forward Base, and other security agencies in the state to come to their rescue.

“We are now living in fears. We cannot sleep in our homes and we can no longer go to our farms. We want the government and security agents to come to our aid. This is a systematic elimination of our people,” the source said.

When contacted, the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP William Ovye Aya who could not immediately confirm the incident, promised to get back to our reporter.