Some gunmen ambushed a convoy and killed two Chinese nationals and a police officer in Uturu, Isuikwuato LGA, Abia State on Friday.
Gatekeepers News reports that the state police command spokesperson, Maureen Chinaka confirmed theincident in a statement on Satueday.
Chinaka said the victims were attacked on Friday evening while on their way to a company site at Agukwu-Amaya in Ndundu community.
She said, “The manager, Mr. Quan, his colleague Mr. Cai, and Inspector Audu Saidu, one of the escort officers, were killed.”
“The assailants also carted away the Inspector Saidu’s rifle.”
The command’d spokesperson said a distress report was immediately received, prompting a coordinated response from the police, the military, and other security agencies.
She added, “Upon receiving the information, operatives from the Abia State Command, in a joint operation with the military and other sister agencies, launched a search mission.”
“As a result, three Chinese expatriates were rescued unhurt, while one sustained injuries.
Inspector Uba Ahmed, who was also rescued, suffered gunshot injury on his leg.”
Chinaka noted that the injured expatriate and the police officer were taken to Federal Medical Centre (FMC), where they are currently receiving treatment.
The spokesperson noted that tactical team operatives led by deputy commissioner of police (operations) visited the crime scene on Saturday.
She said, “Through collaborative action involving police, the military, and local community members, Inspector ljeagwa Friday was also rescued unhurt.”
Chinaka noted that investigation is ongoing, and efforts are in place to track down the attackers and bring them to justice.
Danladi Isa, the state’s commissioner of police assured the public that the perpetrators would be punished.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to their nearest police station or by calling the Command’s emergency lines: 08035415405, 08079210004, 08079210005, or 08079210006.
