Categories: CRIME

Police Inspector Killed, 2 Chinese, Nigerian Kidnapped In Cross River

An Inspector of Police was cold-bloodedly murdered in cross river state on Thursday night; the identity of the victim is yet to be revealed.

He was shot dead at a quarry site by gunmen who also carted away his AK-47 rifle, Breech No. BE-35-2982.

An official statement signed by the Zone six Police PRO, SP Nelson Okpabi also confirmed that the gunmen kidnapped two Chinese nationals and a Nigerian at the Marksino quarry camp in Akamkpa LGA, Cross River State.

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DAILY POST reports 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.

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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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