Police Confirms Killing of Inspector, Abduction of Chinese National in Kwara

The Kwara State Police command has confirmed the killing of one of its officers, identified as Inspector Adebayo Adeforiti and the abduction of a Chinese National in the state.

According to the statement signed by the spokesman of the state Police Command, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, said the gunmen reportedly invaded the premises of CGC Construction Company along Shao /Oloru expressway, in Moro local government area of the state, shooting and killing a Police officer who was on guard duty at the company, while a Chinese National working in the site was abducted.

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The statement read “The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Police Command,Cp Tuesday Assayomo on receipt of the information, ordered an intense and discreet search, rescue and arrest operation into the matter with the deployment of the Command’s Tactical teams, vigilante and local hunters into the area for possible rescue and arrest of the perpetrators.

“The good people of Kwara State are advised to be vigilant, and make available to the police any information that could aid the success of this special rescue operation.

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“The CP commiserates with the families of the deceased police Inspector and that of the abducted Chinese, promising that no stone would be left unturned towards ensuring that the perpetrators of this dastardly act are apprehended and made to face the full wrath of the law.”

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