Tension has gripped the Isuikwuato area of Abia State following a deadly attack by suspected kidnappers who stormed a construction site in military camouflage, killing a soldier and a civilian.
The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at a road construction site operated by a Chinese engineering firm in Nunya community. According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen — six in number — arrived on motorcycles, armed with AK-47 rifles, and opened fire on workers at the site.
A Nigerian soldier assigned to protect the facility was fatally shot, and his weapon was seized by the attackers. A driver working with the construction company also died on the spot.
Security sources believe the gunmen may belong to a well-organized kidnapping gang operating across state borders. Reports suggest the attack was coordinated by a suspect with military training, who is now at large.
Following the incident, security operatives launched a swift manhunt. A suspect linked to the gang was arrested in a hideout located in Umuahia North Local Government Area, where he is currently being interrogated.
Several AK-47 shell casings were recovered at the crime scene, and investigations are ongoing. Although the Abia State Police Command has not released an official statement, residents remain on edge as military presence intensifies across the area.
Efforts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, for confirmation were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
The attack raises fresh concerns about security at critical infrastructure sites and the increasing use of military disguises by criminal elements to evade detection.
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