Unknown gunmen struck on Thursday at a quarry site in the Shao area of Moro Local Government of Kwara State, killing one mobile police officer and abducting a Chinese citizen.

According to a report by DailyPost, the gunmen burnt the car allegedly used in the operation and disappeared into thin air.

One other police operative reportedly injured in the attack is said to be receiving medical attention at an undisclosed location.

When contacted, the spokesman of the Kwara State Police Command, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, said the command is working round the clock to get the victim rescued and perpetrators apprehended.

According to the spokesman, the Commissioner of Police, Tuesday Assayomo, has set up a special investigation team to investigate the matter.