A deadly attack took place on Thursday evening at a quarry in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, leaving a Police Inspector dead and three individuals abducted, including two Chinese nationals.

The Police Public Relations Officer for Zone 6, SP Nelson Okpabi, confirmed the incident in a statement released in Calabar on Friday.

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According to Okpabi, the assailants, disguised in military camouflage, stormed the quarry, killing the officer and seizing his AK-47 rifle.

The attackers reportedly gained access to the facility due to an accidental security breach at the gate, allowing them to overpower site security.

During the raid, they abducted two Chinese nationals along with a Nigerian worker.

Following the attack, the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Zone 6, Jonathan Towuru, has ordered an intensive search for the assailants.

Authorities are urging members of the public to remain vigilant and report any information that could aid in tracking down the perpetrators.

In a recent development, an e-hailing Stephen Abuwatseya, has publicly apologised to Alex Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member representing Aba North/South in Abia State, following a dispute during a delivery interaction.

The altercation reportedly took place when Abuwatseya delivered a package to Ikwechegh, sparking a heated exchange captured in a viral video.

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In his apology, Abuwatseya expressed regret for any actions that might have provoked the incident, urging Nigerians to forgive and move past the disagreement. Addressing the nation, he emphasized the importance of unity over divisions by religion, tribe, or region.

Ikwechegh, who faced backlash following the video’s release, issued his own apology soon after, acknowledging that his actions did not reflect the standards expected of a public official. He confirmed that he and Abuwatseya had reached a mutual understanding through alternative dispute resolution, hoping the matter could be laid to rest amicably.

This incident has ignited conversations online, with varied reactions from the public regarding the accountability of public figures and the conduct of e-hailing drivers in Nigeria.

A suspected thief was mobbed to death on Wednesday after allegedly attempting to rob a church in Makurdi, Benue State.

According to eyewitnesses, the deceased and two accomplices broke into an office at a church near Modern Market, making off with valuables.

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As the suspects tried to flee, residents in the area, who had been alerted by a local girl who witnessed the break-in, gave chase.

Two of the suspects managed to escape, but the third was caught by the mob.

One eyewitness described the scene, saying, “A girl going to a nearby church saw the three men entering and raised the alarm. We immediately ran after them, and while two managed to escape, the third wasn’t so lucky. He was caught and beaten to death.”

The police were called to the scene and later removed the body, which was transported to a morgue.

However, local authorities have not confirmed the theft, as no formal complaint has been lodged by the church.

Benue State Police Command’s Assistant Public Relations Officer, Harry Ekwo, stated that it remains unclear whether the deceased was involved in any criminal activity, noting, “We have yet to receive a formal report regarding a theft at the church, but we are investigating the incident.”

This is the latest in a series of theft-related incidents in the area, and while the police are yet to confirm the details, the incident highlights the growing concerns over security in Makurdi.