- The deceased, an Inspector of Police whose identity is yet to be divulged, was shot dead during the attack.
Gunmen on Thursday night attacked a quarry site in Cross River State, killing one and kidnapping three.
The deceased, an Inspector of Police whose identity is yet to be divulged, was shot dead during the attack.
The gunmen, who also made away with the Inspector AK-47 rifle, Breech No. BE-35-2982, abducted two Chinese nationals and a Nigerian.
The police in the Southern state confirmed the tragic incident in a statement signed by the Zone six Police PRO, SP Nelson Okpabi.
The incident happened at the Marksino quarry camp in Akamkpa LGA, Cross River State.
Okpabi disclosed that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police for zone six, AIG Jonathan Towuru has ordered a manhunt for the armed men who reportedly dressed in military camouflage when they invaded the quarry at about 5:20 pm.
According to Okpabi, the hoodlums gained entrance into the quarry premises following a security breach by a civilian worker at the gate.
He said that the AIG has directed the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Zonal Criminal Investigation Department to proceed immediately to the scene, while coordinated efforts were in progress to clamp down on the hoodlums, release the victims unhurt and bring perpetrators to justice.
“The AIG commiserates with the slain inspector’s family, relatives and friends.
“He has resolved not to rest on his oars until the victims are released and justice served on those behind the dastardly act,” he stated.
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