Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Abia State Government to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killing of two Chinese nationals and a police inspector in Abia State.

The victims were reportedly killed by gunmen who ambushed a convoy transporting Chinese expatriates and their police escorts to a mining site in Isuikwuato, Abia State.

In a statement issued from his media office on Sunday, Kalu condemned the brutal attack and the killing of the Chinese expatriates and the police officer.

The former governor expressed dismay over what he described as deliberate and unprovoked attacks on expatriates and security personnel.

The statement read:
“Despite our rigorous efforts to end insecurity, crimes persist. I strongly condemn these unfortunate and unprovoked attacks that claimed the lives of two Chinese expatriates and a police officer, leaving several others injured near the Huan Cheng Mining Quarry site located at Agukwu Amaya, in the Ndundu community of Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia North Senatorial District.

“I call on the Inspector General of Police, relevant security agencies, and the Abia State Government to immediately apprehend the perpetrators and ensure they are brought to justice. Appropriate measures should also be implemented to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.”

Kalu extended his condolences to the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China and the affected families. He further urged security agencies to intensify efforts to protect citizens and expatriates, especially at a time when the country needs robust economic growth and development.