Ebonyi: Gunmen Kidnap Two Chinese Expatriates

Two Chinese expatriates working in a mining site in Ihietutu, Ishiagu in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.

The incident was confirmed by the state police command on Thursday.

A further report revealed that the kidnapped Chinese nationals are employees at Greenfield Metals Nigeria Limited which specialises in lead and zinc mining.

The spokesperson of the state police command, Loveth Odah, confirmed the abduction while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Abakaliki.

Mrs Odah said that the victims were reportedly abducted on Wednesday, June 3 at the mining site.

She further stated that the police are yet to establish the motive behind the abduction, she added that the investigation has commenced.

She said, “We got the information yesterday, a detachment of our tactical team was despatched to the area with a view to unravelling the true situation and also to rescue the victims.”

“The team is yet to return to furnish us with relevant information about the incident.”

“But, I can confirm to you that we received a distress call from the area yesterday (Wednesday) informing the police of alleged abduction of two Chinese working in a mining site at Ihietutu in Ishiagu community.”

“We are waiting for information from our men before we can make informed comments on the motive behind the alleged abduction.”

“For now, we cannot say if the abduction was for ransom purposes or not because the abductors are yet to establish contacts with the company.”