In
Taraba State, in the northeast geo-political zone, gunmen killed two
policemen in a failed attempt to abduct some expatriate workers.
Taraba
police confirmed that the gunmen attacked a company in a raid on Tella
village at a site owned by Triacta Engineering firm. Three Lebanese
engineers were working on a bridge project.
But
an official from Triacta, who requested anonymity, told AFP that “based
on what has been happening, we have every reason to believe that our
expatriates were the target”.
“It was a clear case of a failed kidnap,” he added.
“Last
night, there were shootings around the house where the expatriate
construction workers are living,” said resident Yonana Dauda. “Two
policemen guarding the house were shot dead.”
The
company official and other residents confirmed those details, adding
that the Lebanese engineers ran when the gunfire broke out and escaped
unhurt.
Police spokesman Amos Olaoye said: “There was an incident in Tella last night… details are sketchy.”
Police
Commissioner, Jibrin Olawole confirmed that the two policemen guarding
the residence of PW Road Construction were killed Wednesday night.
Olawole,
who briefed the Acting Governor of the state in the Jalingo Government
House on the security situation, said the gunmen who came in a Honda Car
took away the rifles of the policemen after the incident.
He
said the command had beefed up security around all sites where
expatriates were executing various construction jobs across the state.
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