The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two Chinese nationals and a police escort by gunmen, in an attack along the Uturu-Aguukwu-Amaya road in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent Maureen Chinaka said that the attack took place around 5:30 pm on Thursday, 4 April 2025, when the victims were traveling to their company site located at Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community.
The assailants ambushed the victims, killing the manager, Mr. Quan, and his colleague, Mr. Cai, both Chinese nationals, along with one of the police escorts, Inspector Audu Saidu.
According to the police, the gunmen also took away the rifle of the slain inspector.
‘The assailants ambushed the convoy while en route to the company’s site, and in the attack, three people were killed, including two Chinese nationals and one police officer.
‘Upon receiving a distress call, the Abia State Police Command, in collaboration with the military and other security agencies, swiftly mobilised a search and rescue mission. The operation successfully led to the rescue of three of the Chinese expatriates, all of whom were unharmed, although one sustained injuries’, said the statement.
Another escort, Inspector Uba Ahmed, who suffered a gunshot wound to his leg, was also rescued.
The statement added, ‘In an effort to ensure the safety of the remaining expatriates and officers, a tactical team from the Abia State Police, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), visited the crime scene on 5 April 2025.
‘As part of ongoing operations, another officer, Inspector Ijeagwa Friday, was rescued unharmed, thanks to the collaborative effort between the police, military, and local community members’.
The State Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and vowed that those responsible for the heinous crime would be brought to justice.
