Two Chinese kidnapped in Ebonyi

 Ogochukwu Anioke, Abakaliki

TWO Chinese working at a mining site in Ebonyi State have been abducted by unknown gunmen

The abducted Chinese are employees at Greenfield Metals Nigeria Limited, which specializes in lead and zinc mining.

The incident, it was gathered, happened at Ihietutu, Ishiagu in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State on Wednesday.

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Chairman of the company, Henry Ahanaotu said the gunmen shot into the air to scare away workers before proceeding to whisk away the expatriates.

Police spokesman, Loveth Odah confirmed the incident, adding that investigations had started.