Two Chinese nationals working on a major road construction project in Kwara State have been abducted by gunmen, Police confirmed on Friday.
The incident occurred on Monday at the BUA Bode Saadu-Kaiama-Kosubosu road project site at Ejidongari in the Moro Local Government Area of the state.
“It is true that they were abducted from the construction site; they are working with BUA. That’s all for now,” said Mr. Adekimi Ojo, Kwara Police Commissioner while confirming the incident.
The abductions occurred amidst a surge in kidnappings, banditry, and other violent crimes currently plaguing Kwara State.
The presidency had previously ordered a full security lockdown across forested areas in the state.
This directive included round-the-clock aerial patrols by the Nigerian Air Force and ground operations aimed at dislodging armed groups.
As of the time of this report, the police said they have not received any demands from the kidnappers, adding that efforts are underway to secure the release of the abducted Chinese nationals.
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