2 Chinese National, Police Officer Killed In Abia Bandits Attack

Demilade BakareApril 5, 202556

2 Chinese National, Police Officer Killed In Abia Bandits Attack | Daily Report Nigeria

Two Chinese expatriates and a nigerian police officer have been killed in a recent bandits attack.
The group were said to have Ben ambushed by the miscreants, after visiting a site in Abia state.

Tension has erupted in a community in Abia state, following a recent gunmen attack.

According to reports a group of Chinese men, as well as their police escorts were attacked by the gunmen.

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This happened on Friday, April 4 in Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the state.

While two Chinese expatriates, and a police Officer were killed, four Chinese nationals and two police officers were however rescued.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Maureen Chinaka identified the deceased as: Mr. Quan (male, manager), Mr. Cai (male, colleague), and Inspector Audu Saidu, one of the police escorts.

The statement read,

“The Abia State Police Command, in collaboration with the military and other sister security agencies, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Uturu, has successfully rescued four Chinese expatriates and two escort police officers.

“This followed a distress report received on 04/04/2025 at about 17:30hrs, that unidentified armed men had ambushed and attacked a group of Chinese expatriates and their police escorts while they were en route to their company site located at Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato LGA.

Tragically, during the attack, the manager, Mr. Quan (male), his colleague, Mr. Cai (male), and Inspector Audu Saidu (one of the escort officers) were killed. The assailants also carted away Inspector Saidu’s rifle.

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“Upon receiving the information, operatives from 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 to his leg. Both the injured officer and the expatriate are currently receiving treatment and responding to treatment at FMC Abakaliki.

“Today, 05/04/2025, tactical team operatives of the command, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), visited the crime scene as part of the ongoing search and rescue efforts. Through collaborative action involving the police, the military, and local community members, Inspector Ijeagwa Friday was also rescued unhurt.”