Gunmen Kill Brave Police Officer, Kidnap Chinese Engineer in Daring Raid; Security Teams Launch Massive Forest Manhunt!

Tragedy struck in the heart of Oyo State as suspected kidnappers launched a violent raid, leaving one police officer dead and a Chinese national in captivity. The daring attack, which occurred at a project site, has thrown the local community into a state of panic as security forces scramble to track down the fleeing gunmen.

The attackers, reportedly armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the site and opened fire on the security details present. A police officer, whose name has been withheld pending family notification, was killed in a courageous attempt to stop the abduction. In the chaos that followed, the gunmen seized a Chinese expatriate working on the project and vanished into the thick forest.

Confirming the incident, the Oyo State Police Command stated that they have swung into action. “We have lost a dedicated officer in the line of duty, and we will not rest until his killers are brought to justice and the expatriate is returned safely,” a police spokesperson said.

Special tactical units and local hunters are currently combing the bushes in what is described as a “high-stakes” rescue operation. Residents have been urged to remain calm but vigilant, reporting any suspicious movements to the nearest authorities.

This latest abduction adds to the growing concerns over the safety of foreign workers and the rising wave of insecurity in rural areas, even as the state government vows to toughen its stance on kidnapping and banditry.