Some gunmen have killed a soldier and abducted four Chinese expatriates in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. The attack, which reportedly took place on Thursday, September 19, occurred at Saminaka, Ejiba area, when the assailants ambushed a convoy belonging to Vau & Co. Mining Company conveying Chinese engineers to a mining site. According to security sources, “In the attack, one soldier, a Private from 12 Brigade, Lokoja, was shot dead, while Inspector Jubril Mohammed of 45 PMF, Force Headquarters Abuja, sustained gunshot injury on his left arm. “Four Chinese nationals identified as Mr. Zhou Dansu, Mr. Zhou Hai, Mr. Zhou Jiajun and Mr. Fan Xiuguo were abducted by the gunmen.” Also, a counterinsurgency source, It was added, “The injured police inspector is receiving treatment at the ECWA Hospital, Egbe, while his service rifle remains intact.” Security operatives, including the police, the Nigerian Army, local vigilantes and hunters, have reportedly been mobilised to track down the attackers and rescue the captives unharmed. The abduction of Chinese workers has become increasingly common in parts of Nigeria, particularly in areas hosting mining projects.