Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Gunmen attack Chinese workers in Nigeria, eight killed
In Nigeria, armed gunmen attacked a convoy of Chinese workers and the security team protecting them.
Eight security guards were killed during the attack.
The Chinese workers, who were employed by BUA Cement, were kidnapped.
The incident happened in Edo state, and the attackers are believed to be kidnappers.
Thankfully, the Chinese workers were later rescued.
Gunmen attacked a convoy of Chinese workers and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo state.
The attack resulted in the death of eight security officials.
Chinese expatriate workers were kidnapped during the incident.
The Chinese workers were working for local BUA Cement.
The Chinese workers were later rescued after the kidnapping.
- Who
- Gunmen and Chinese workers, security officials
- What
- Attack on a convoy of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and Chinese nationals.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Edo state, Nigeria
- Why
- Suspected kidnapping attempt
- Incident Type
- Attack and Kidnapping
- Location
- Edo state, Nigeria
- Target
- Chinese nationals and NSCDC convoy
- Casualties
- 8 security officials killed
- Victims
- Chinese workers
- Perpetrators
- Armed gunmen
- Employer
- BUA Cement
