Gunmen kill soldier, kidnap 4 Chinese nationals in Kogi

A soldier has been killed and four Chinese expatriates abducted after armed men staged an attack in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.

According to sources who spoke with security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the incident happened on September 19 in the Saminaka, Ejiba axis.

The attackers reportedly laid an ambush on a convoy belonging to Vau & Co. Mining Company, which was transporting Chinese engineers to a mining site.

“In the attack, one soldier, a Private from 12 Brigade, Lokoja, was shot dead, while Inspector Jubril Mohammed of 45 PMF, Force Headquarters Abuja, sustained gunshot injury on his left arm.

“Four Chinese nationals identified as Mr. Zhou Dansu, Mr. Zhou Hai, Mr. Zhou Jiajun and Mr. Fan Xiuguo were abducted by the gunmen.

“The injured police inspector is receiving treatment at ECWA Hospital, Egbe, while his service rifle remains intact,” the source said.

It was further gathered that security agencies, alongside local vigilantes and hunters, have launched a joint operation to secure the release of the victims and track down the assailants.