On Friday night, April 5, two Chinese nationals and a police officer were killed in a gunman attack, who ambushed the Isuikwuato LGA in Abia on Friday night, April 5.
The commander’s spokesman, Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the incident to the journalist, saying the victims were attacked on the way to the company’s site in Agukwu-Amaya in Ndundu community.
“Manager Mr Quan, his colleague Mr CAI and an escort inspector Audu Saidu was killed. The attacker also towed the inspector Saidu’s rifle away.”
She said a report in distress was immediately received, prompting a coordinated response from police, military and other security agencies.
“After receiving the message, a joint operation between the Abia State Command agents and the military and other sister agencies launched a search mission. As a result, three Chinese expats were rescued and one was injured. Inspector Uba Ahmed was also rescued, and his leg was damaged by guns,” she said. ”
A police spokesman said the injured expat and police officers were taken to the Federal Medical Center (FMC) and they are currently undergoing treatment.
She noted that a tactical team agents led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operation) visited the crime scene on Saturday.
“By collaborative action involving police, military and local community members, inspector Ijeagwa was also rescued on Friday,” Chinaka said.
She noted that the investigation is underway and efforts are being made to track and bring them to justice.
The Chinese said state police chief Danladi Isa assured the public that the perpetrators would be punished.
“He urged residents to remain conscious and not be concerned about conducting legal activities and to support the police by reporting any suspicious persons, vehicles or activities to the nearest police station, or to call the emergency of the following orders: 08035415405, 08079210004, 08079210005, 08079210005, 08079210005, 08079210006, she added.
