Bandits Kidnap Two Chinese Nationals in Kwara

*We are working for the rescue of the victims, says police commissioner

Suspected bandits at the weekend kidnapped two Chinese nationals at Bode Ssadu axis of Moro local government area of Kwara State.

The incident according to THISDAY checks happened when the Chinese were supervising the BUA Bode Saadu/Kaiama/Kosubosu multi billion naira road.

It was gathered that the bandits stormed the road, shooting sporadically before they finally kidnapped the two expatriates.

Sources close to the people of Ejidongari area where the Chinese nationals were working before the bandits attacked described the incident as shocking.

Sources said that the bandits were said to have taken the two Chinese nationals into the forest.

THISDAY further learnt that the bandits are yet to demand any ransom as at the time of filling this report on Sunday

Speaking on the development, the state police commissioner, Mr. Adekimi Ojo, who confirmed the incident, said the men of the state police command had been working round the clock to ensure the rescue of the two Chinese nationals.

He therefore urged the members of the public to continue to support the police in its task of curtailing the activities of the bandits in the state.