A mining area in Nigeria was attacked, and four Chinese citizens were abducted

Jimu Journalist Li Lili

Intern Yang Shaopeng

According to the Associated Press reported on June 30, a mining area in Nigeria, northern Nigeria was attacked and many workers were abducted, including four Chinese citizens.

Local Security Commissioner Emumar said that on Wednesday night, the mining room of Heroo District, Niger was attacked, and some staff were tied away, including four Chinese citizens. Oumar said that such mining stars can easily become the target of the attacker.

According to Nigeria's "Today's Daily", a large number of gangsters rushed into the village with AK-47 rifles, and at least 22 people were killed.

Because the area is far away, the specific number of deaths is unclear. The Governor's Office of Niger said in a statement that the security forces have tried their best to hunt down criminals, and many security personnel were killed in the attack.

It is reported that this is the latest in Nigeria's attack on foreigners over the years. Earlier this year, three Chinese citizens were abducted in a similar attack at a hydropower station in Niger.

Nowadays, the abduction incidents are endless in Nigeria. These gangs are mainly Faranis, distributed in most areas in northwestern Nigeria.

Due to historical reasons, between Faranie's herdsmen and farmers of different racial groups, long -term competing for water and land, farmland, and grazing areas, leading to contradictions. In recent years, the forces of these groups have even been more complete than the armed forces of police forces and security groups in the country. They often abduct and extort for children, ordinary civilians, well -known people and their relatives.

In March of this year, a train of Nigeria was hijacked, seven passengers died, and dozens of passengers were tied away.

A row of trains in Nigeria in March this year was hijacked (source: BBC)

Jimu reporters found that on June 24, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria issued a post "Emergency reminders of strictly guarding the abduction in Chinese -funded enterprises and personnel in Nigeria, Caduner,".

Screenshot of the embassy

The article reminds: At present, Nigeria's security situation is continued to be complicated and severe. There are signs that the activities of abduction gangs in the junction of the two states of Niger and Kaduna are more frequent than before, and may flow to other parts of the two states to commit crimes. Sight increase.

The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria once again reminded Chinese enterprises and personnel in Nigeria, especially the above -mentioned regions, to resolutely abandon the concept of paralysis and "have nothing to do with me", pay close attention to the local security situation, and strengthen the prevention, physical defense, and technical defense measures with the highest standards. Non -necessary, not going out ", resolutely eliminate outdoor high -risk operations.

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