Gunmen Kidnap 2 Chinese, Kill 5 Nigerians In Lokoja
Suspected kidnappers have abducted two Chinese nationals and killed five security officers during an attack on a mining site in Zango City, the outskirts of Lokoja, Kogi State capital on Monday, July 22.
The gunmen said to be about 20 in number, stormed the mining site in Zango City and killed five persons made up of three vigilante members and two staff of the mining site before they abducted two Chinese citizens.
Locals said the unfortunate attack occurred in the evening at about 5 pm and lasted for about 45 minutes. The gunmen reportedly began by shooting sporadically into the air.
‘’Initially, we did not know what was happening, and the gunshots were loud. I had to leave the area along with other people out of fear. This is very bad and worrisome in the state capital. We urge the government to step up security in the state.””
The state police command is yet to comment on the development.
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