GUNMEN KIDNAP TWO CHINESE NATIONALS
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped two Chinese nationals working at a mining plant in Ebonyi.
As gathered, the incident occurred at Greenfield Metals Nigeria Limited, Ihietutu, Ishaigu Local Government Area (LGA), Ebonyi.
The company’s Managing Director (MD), Henry Ahanatou, revealed that the gunmen shot sporadically into the air before carting away the duo.
Ahanatou said the abductors are yet to contact the company. The MD, however, stated that the Police were immediately alerted about the situation.
“The unidentified persons bearing sophisticated arms stormed our mining pit at Ajirija and shot severally before whisking their victims away.
“We are yet to establish the identity of the abductors or where they came from,” Ahanatou said.
Police spokesperson, Loveth Odah confirmed the incident.
Odah said the victims were abducted on Wednesday at the mining site adding that the Police have commenced an investigation into the incident.
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