Gunmen Abduct Three Chinese Nationals in Niger State, Leaving Two Security Guards Dead

Strategic Insights -

At least two security guards lost their lives in a firefight with gunmen who abducted three Chinese nationals working at a hydropower plant in Niger State. The incident occurred in the Wushishi local government area near the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project, a 700 megawatt hydroelectric power plant under construction. Witnesses described the scene as a gun duel between the security agents and the abductors, resulting in the deaths of the security guards and injuries to one Chinese expatriate and a local staff.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two security guards were confirmed killed in the firefight with the abductors.
  • Three Chinese nationals were abducted, including a local staff of one of the companies.
  • The abductors are currently being pursued by a joint police and military tactical team.
  • The Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project is a 700 megawatt hydroelectric power plant under construction in Niger State.
  • The project is contracted to a consortium of CNEEC and SINOHYDRO firms and is expected to be the second-largest hydroelectric power project in the country.
  • A Chinese expatriate and a local staff were shot during the gun duel and had to be taken to hospital.

Statistics:

  • At least two security guards were killed in the incident.
  • Three Chinese nationals were abducted, including a local staff.
  • One Chinese expatriate and a local staff were injured during the gun duel.
  • The Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project is a 700 megawatt hydroelectric power plant.
  • The project is contracted to a consortium of CNEEC and SINOHYDRO firms.

Sources:

  • "Gunmen abduct three Chinese nationals in Niger State, kill two security guards" published by Premium Times (HT Digital Content Services).
  • No other sources cited in this report.