Unknown perpetrators have attacked a quarry in the Shao area of Moro Municipality, Kwara State.
The attackers killed a mobile police officer and abducted a Chinese national in Tuesday’s attack.
The gunmen reportedly burned the car allegedly used in the operation and disappeared.
Another police officer who was reportedly injured in the attack is said to be receiving medical attention at an undisclosed location.
According to Within Nigeria, Kwara State Police Command spokesman SP Okasanmi Ajayi said: “The command is working around the clock to rescue the victim and apprehend the perpetrators.”
“Meanwhile, the command is mourning the assassination of one of our agents,” he added.
According to the spokesman, Police Commissioner Tuesday Assayomo has deployed a special investigative team to investigate the matter.
He said: “The people of Kwara State are please to be informed accordingly of our progress.”
