According to multiple media reports, on June 29, local time, a mining site in Niger State, Nigeria, was attacked by terrorists with guns. On July 1, Nandu reporters learned from the Niger State government in Nigeria that the attack resulted in the kidnapping of many mining workers, including four Chinese citizens. The specific number of casualties and the number of kidnapped people is still unclear. Nandu reporters noticed that on June 24, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria issued an announcement stating that the activities of kidnapping criminal gangs in the border areas of Niger State, Kaduna State and Niger State were more frequent than before. Chinese-funded enterprises and personnel in Duna State are strictly guarded against kidnapping.
According to multiple media reports, at about 16:00 on June 29, local time, a mining site in Niger State, Nigeria, was attacked by terrorists with guns. Several security personnel from the joint security team were killed in the exchange of fire with the terrorists. Another Several mining workers were kidnapped, including four Chinese citizens.
html On July 1, Nandu reporters learned from the Niger State government in Nigeria that the governor of the state, Abubakar Sani Bello, made a statement stating that a terrorist attack on a mining site in Niger State had resulted in the killing of many security personnel, including four Chinese citizens. Several mining workers were kidnapped. The governor urged law and order personnel to go all out in carrying out their duties to ensure the safe recovery of the four Chinese nationals and other kidnapped mine workers. It is reported that when the incident occurred, security personnel were handling a distress call from another local mine and were subsequently ambushed by terrorists. The specific number of casualties and kidnappings has not yet been determined.Nandu reporters noticed that on June 24, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria issued an announcement urgently reminding Chinese-funded enterprises and personnel in Niger and Kaduna states in Nigeria to strictly guard against kidnapping. The embassy stated that the current security situation in Nigeria continues to be complex and severe. There are signs that kidnapping criminal gangs in the border areas of Niger and Kaduna states are more frequent than before, and may move to other areas of the two states to commit crimes. China is in The risk of local businesses and people becoming targets of armed attacks, kidnappings, etc. has increased sharply. The embassy reminds Chinese-funded enterprises and personnel in Nigeria, especially in the above-mentioned areas, to pay close attention to the local security situation, strengthen civil, physical and technical defense measures to the highest standards, "do not go out unless necessary", and resolutely put an end to high-risk outdoor operations.
Interview and writing: Intern Li Bingxin, Nandu reporter He Jiahui
