KOGI: Suspected kidnappers kill Chinese expatriate, driver, police escort

There was blood letting along Ajaokuta-Lokoja Road in Kogi State when three victims including a Chinese expatriate, his driver and a policeman were killed by men suspected to be kidnappers.

Reports say that the Chinese man was being escorted by his security detail when they were ambushed by the kidnappers who shot sporadically when the police escort resisted their attempt to kidnap the Chinese man.

The exchange unfortunately claimed the lives of the Chinese expertriate, his driver and the escort while another policeman and a civilian reportedly sustained injuries.

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“The Chinese expatriate, alongside his driver, was killed in the crossfire between the policemen and the kidnappers,” a source said.

“One of the policemen lost his life, while another policeman was seriously injured in the gun duel.”

Mr. William Aya, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kogi State command, who confirmed the incident also revealed that efforts were underway to apprehend the suspects behind the attack.

 

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