Chinese nationals, police officer killed in deadly Nigerian quarry ambush

A deadly ambush on Thursday, April 4, claimed the lives of two Chinese expatriates and a Nigerian police officer assigned to provide security as they traveled to a quarry site in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State.

The victims, identified as Mr. Quan and Mr. Cai—both managers at the Huan Cheng Mining Quarry—and Inspector Audu Saidu of the 32 Police Mobile Force, Abakaliki, were killed when gunmen attacked their convoy en route to the mining site located at Agukwu Amaya in Ndundu Community.

According to a report by security analyst, Zagozola Makama, the assailants also made away with Inspector Saidu’s AK-47 rifle following the attack.

Security forces swiftly launched a response operation and succeeded in rescuing three other Chinese nationals—Mr. Roger Tan, 60; Mr. Yu Shangyu, 56; and Mr. Zhan Weibin, 59—none of whom sustained injuries.
Two additional individuals, Inspector Uba Ahmed and Mr. Huang Lijun, were also rescued from the scene. However, they sustained gunshot and machete wounds, respectively, and are currently receiving treatment at Master Energy Hospital in Uturu.

Meanwhile, one officer, Inspector Igagwu, remains unaccounted for. Authorities say efforts are ongoing to locate the missing officer and recover the stolen weapon.

The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at Marist Cottage Mortuary in Hopeville, Uturu.

Police officials say investigations are ongoing, and a manhunt has been launched to track down those responsible for the violent assault.