Two Chinese nationals have been abducted by unknown gunmen in Ebonyi State.
They were abducted from a construction site in Ohaozara, by armed men wearing masks.
According to police spokeswoman Loveth Odah, the incident took place on Thursday.
In a statement on Friday, she said: “The area was combed to track down the bandits but no result. A track down rescue team has been dispatched in order to rescue the Chinese nationals unhurt.”
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She made no comment on the motivation for the attack but kidnapping for ransom is common in Nigeria, especially in the oil-rich south.
The victims are usually released after payment.
On Wednesday, four local emergency workers were abducted while returning from an assignment in oil-rich Rivers state. Local media, citing family sources, said the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of 40 million naira ($112,000) for the four.
Many Chinese companies are engaged in multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects, including railways, airports and roads in Nigeria and their workers have often been targeted by kidnap gangs.
