Tragedy At Abia Construction Site: Gunmen In Army Camouflage Kill Soldier, Company Driver

Tragedy struck on Saturday evening in Nunya, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, when suspected kidnappers disguised in military uniform attacked a construction site, killing a soldier and a driver attached to a Chinese engineering firm.

According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants—estimated to be six in number—stormed the site on three motorcycles, dressed in army camouflage and wielding assault rifles. Without warning, they opened fire on workers, fatally hitting one of the site drivers. A soldier assigned to provide security was also shot dead. His service rifle was reportedly carted away by the attackers before they fled the scene.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the gunmen may have crossed over from a neighboring state. Sources believe the attackers are part of a notorious kidnapping ring, allegedly led by a suspect with military training who is currently at large.

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The swift response of security operatives led to the evacuation of the deceased to a nearby hospital, while a coordinated manhunt was launched across the region. Spent shells from AK-47 rifles were recovered from the crime scene, strengthening suspicions of a well-orchestrated ambush.

Following intelligence reports, a suspect linked to the gang was apprehended in Umuahia North Local Government Area. The individual is currently in custody and undergoing interrogation as authorities widen their net in pursuit of the remaining culprits.

As of the time of this report, the Abia State Police Command is yet to issue an official statement. Attempts to contact the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, were unsuccessful.

Meanwhile, heightened security operations are ongoing in the area, as state and federal forces intensify efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice and restore calm in the region.