Gunmen invade Kwara mining site, kill two policemen, abduct two including Chinese national
In a shocking incident, gunmen have reportedly killed two mobile police officers and abducted two workers—a Chinese national and a Nigerian—at a mining site in Oreke-Oke-Igbo community, located in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The attack, which occurred on Wednesday, has caused widespread panic in the community as the armed assailants stormed the facility, opening fire on the security personnel before fleeing with their rifles.
SP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, spokesperson for the Kwara State Police Command, while confirming the incident in a statement on Thursday, disclosed that the command has launched an immediate manhunt to track down the criminals and rescue the victims.
The fallen officers have been identified as ASP Haruna Watsai and Inspector Tukur Ogah, both of whom were part of the 45 Police Mobile Force (PMF) from Abuja, deployed to provide security at the mining location.
The abducted victims are identified as Mr. Sam Xie Wie, a Chinese national, and Mr. David Adenaiye, from Kogi State.
Assuring the public, the PPRO stated that tactical teams and intelligence units have been mobilized to search surrounding forests and communities in an effort to rescue the kidnapped individuals unharmed.
The Kwara State Police Command has urged residents to remain calm and report any suspicious activities that could assist in the ongoing investigation and rescue efforts. Security in the area has been reinforced to prevent any further escalations, while the state government is coordinating closely with security agencies to ensure prompt action.
