Gunmen attack  Chinese construction site, kill soldier, driver in Abia

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A deadly attack was carried out by a group of armed men on a Chinese construction company in Abia State, Nigeria.

The incident occurred on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at a road construction site operated by a Chinese engineering firm in Nunya community, Isuikwuato Local Government Area.

About six gunmen, dressed in military camouflage, arrived at the site on three motorcycles, armed with assault rifles, specifically AK-47s.

A Nigerian soldier assigned to protect the facility was fatally shot, and his rifle was seized by the attackers.

A driver working with the construction company was also killed instantly.

The attackers are suspected to be kidnappers, and their primary goal might have been to abduct workers or extort money from the company.

However, the attack turned deadly, resulting in the deaths of the soldier and the driver.

Security forces responded promptly to the distress call and launched a coordinated operation in the area.

The bodies of the deceased were evacuated, and spent AK-47 shells were recovered from the scene.

Following a tip-off, one suspect linked to the attack was arrested in a hideout in Umuahia North Local Government Area and is currently undergoing interrogation.

Efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the remaining fleeing suspects.

The attack highlights the growing security concerns in Abia State and the need for increased vigilance and protection for construction sites and personnel.

The incident is part of a larger kidnapping epidemic in Nigeria, with many areas experiencing frequent abductions for ransom.

The attackers’ ability to wear military uniforms and carry sophisticated weaponry raises concerns about the security situation in the region .

The attack on the Chinese construction company in Abia State is a disturbing incident that highlights the need for improved security measures and effective law enforcement in the region.

The authorities must work to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The attackers, numbering about six, were said to have stormed the site on three motorcycles, donning military uniform and armed with assault rifles.

Locals privy to the incident said the gunmen stormed a construction site operated by a Chinese engineering firm, opened fire on the workers and killed one of the drivers.

Soldiers guarding the site was also shot dead, with his rifle allegedly taken by the attackers before they fled.

According to a source, 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 and swung into action, 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.

The Abia State Police Command Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, is yet to issue a statement on the incident.

Security operations remain active in the area as authorities intensify efforts to track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice