Tension is mounting in Kwara State following the shocking abduction of a Chinese expatriate, Mr. Sam Xie Wie, and his Nigerian colleague, Mr. David Adenaiye, during a violent attack on a mining site. The kidnappers are now demanding a staggering ₦1 billion ransom for their release.
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According to a report posted by prominent security analyst Zagazola Makama on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, the armed kidnappers used the victims’ mobile phones to reach out to an associate, Mr. Leo Liang. During the call, the abductors demanded the huge sum in exchange for the safe return of the two workers.
The attack occurred on Wednesday at a remote mining site in Kwara, where both victims were employed. The violent raid also tragically claimed the lives of two officers from the Nigerian Police Mobile Force, who had been deployed to guard the site and protect the expatriates.
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Security sources have confirmed that the abductors took the victims deep into surrounding forest terrain, prompting immediate search-and-rescue operations. Joint forces, including local vigilantes and law enforcement agencies, have since launched a massive manhunt to locate and rescue the victims alive and unharmed.
Makama, who is known for his real-time intelligence updates on security issues across Nigeria, expressed concern over the safety of the victims, adding that the unusually high ransom demand could complicate negotiations.
Kidnappings for ransom have become increasingly common in Nigeria, particularly in regions with ongoing security challenges. Foreign nationals, especially Chinese expatriates working on infrastructure or mining projects, are often targeted due to their perceived financial worth.
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement, but a senior police source disclosed that the Kwara State Command is intensifying surveillance and deploying tactical squads to trace the kidnappers’ movements.
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This incident comes amid growing concerns about the safety of workers at mining and construction sites, especially in remote and poorly policed regions.
As the clock ticks, families of the victims and concerned members of the public are appealing to security agencies for swift and decisive action to ensure their safe release.
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