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Abia State Police Command says it has rescued four Chinese expatriates and two escort police officers and has also commenced full blown investigation to unmask the perpetrators.
The Command in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer PPRO, Abia State, DSP Maureen Chinaka on Saturday, revealed that the operation was carried out in collaboration with the military and other sister security agencies, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Uturu.
The statement stated that this feat was made possible following a distress report received on Friday at about 17:30hrs, that unidentified armed men had ambushed and attacked a group of Chinese expatriates and their police escorts as they were heading to their company site located at Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato LGA.
According to the statement, while the attack was ongoing, the manager, Mr. Quan (male), his colleague Mr. Cai (male), and Inspector Audu Saidu (one of the officers) were killed, adding that the assailants also carted away Inspector Saidu’s rifle.
The Police spokesperson Abia Command, hinted that operatives from Abia State Command, in a joint operation with the military and other sister agencies, upon receiving the news, launched a search mission which led to the rescue of three Chinese expatriates unhurt, while one sustained injuries, adding that Inspector Uba Ahmed, who was also rescued, suffered gunshot injury on his leg.
It was further stated that both the injured officer and the expatriate are currently receiving treatment and responding to treatment at FMC Abakaliki.
The Command said tactical team operatives of the Command, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), visited the crime scene as part of the ongoing search and rescue efforts, noting that through collaborative action involving the police, the military, and local community members, Inspector Ijeagwa Friday was also rescued unhurt.
Reacting to the unfortunate incident, the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, assured the people of Abia State that the perpetrators of the crime will be brought to justice.
DSP Chinaka quoted the CP as having urged residents to remain security conscious, go about their lawful activities without fear, and support the police by reporting any suspicious persons, vehicles, or activities to the nearest Police Station Or call the following Command’s emergency lines: 08035415405, 08079210004, 08079210005, 08079210006.
The statement reads in part: the Abia State Police Command, in collaboration with the military and other sister security agencies, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Uturu, has successfully rescued four Chinese expatriates and two escort police officers.
“This followed a distress report received on 04/04/2025 at about 17:30hrs, that unidentified armed men had ambushed and attacked a group of Chinese expatriates and their police escorts while they were en route their company site located at Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato LGA.
“Tragically, during the attack, the manager, Mr. Quan (male), his colleague Mr. Cai (male), and Inspector Audu Saidu (one of the escort officers) were killed. The assailants also carted away Inspector Saidu’s rifle.
“Upon receiving the information, operatives from Abia State Command, in a joint operation with the military and other sister agencies, launched a search mission. As a result, three Chinese expatriates were rescued unhurt, while one sustained injuries. Inspector Uba Ahmed, who was also rescued, suffered gunshot injury on his leg. Both the injured officer and the expatriate are currently receiving treatment and responding to treatment at FMC Abakaliki,”.
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