Four Chinese nationals working for Danatrite Construction Company in Oban, Akampka LGA of Cross River have been abducted by gunmen while a police sergeant, Ifere Samson, who was guarding the complex was killed.
The four Chinese nationals identified as kan Jinxi, Hujinchang, Jiang Jijun, and Cheng Qing, were all moved to an unknown location.
Also, one Mrs Udosen whose husband was kidnapped and killed in 2018 in Calabar was also kidnapped yesterday night in Calabar South LGA, Vanguard reports.
Although details are still sketchy as findings show that security agents are already on the trail of the gang who carried out the kidnapping.
The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Irene Ugbo confirmed the report adding that it was indeed true that a police officer was killed during the unfortunate incident.
She said that the matter was still fresh and active assuring that the police were on top of the situation as their operatives were already on the trail of the hoodlums.
She said: “As I speak with you, the Deputy Commissioner of Police and some team of officers are on their way to the area and I will give you more details.
“I cannot really tell you much about the incident but as they conduct preliminary investigations I will give you extra details as soon as possible,” she said
