Monday, July 14, 2025 - Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Saturday evening launched an attack at Nunya, a community in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, killing a soldier and a driver working with a Chinese construction company.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on July 12, 2025.
The attackers, numbering about six, reportedly arrived at the site on three
motorcycles, wearing military camouflage and armed with assault rifles.
Eyewitnesses said the gunmen stormed a construction site
operated by a Chinese engineering firm, opened fire on the workers and killed
one of the drivers.
A soldier providing security at the site was also shot dead,
with his rifle allegedly taken by the attackers before they fled.
Findings indicated that the assailants may have crossed over
from a neighboring state and are believed to be part of a notorious kidnapping
gang.
Sources also alleged that the attack was led by a suspected
criminal with military training who is currently on the run.
Security operatives responded swiftly, conducting a
coordinated operation in the area. The remains of the deceased driver were
evacuated and deposited at the Hospital. Some spent AK-47 ammunition shells
were reportedly recovered at the scene.
Following a tip-off, a suspect believed to have links to the
attack was arrested at a hideout in Umuahia North Local Government Area. He is
currently being detained and undergoing interrogation, while efforts to
apprehend other fleeing suspects continue.
As of the time of filing this report, no official statement
has been issued by the Abia State Police Command. All efforts to reach the
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, for comment were
unsuccessful.
Security operations remain active in the area as authorities
intensify efforts to track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
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