Gunmen have abducted a Chinese expatriate at Igbemo Ekiti, in Irepodun Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State
Police sources say the incident occurred on Tuesday evening and his whereabouts are yet to be  ascertained by security operatives.

The Chinese is one of the expatriates supervising the construction of the Ilupeju-Ire-Igbemo-Ijan  Road.

It was gathered that he was intercepted by the gunmen while driving in a Hilux Van, and forcefully taken away to an unknown destination.

This is coming three months after a similar incident occurred in Ekiti, where two expatriates were taken hostage by bandits along Ado-Iyin Road.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti State Command, Sunday Abutu, Confirmed the incident, on Wednesday, saying the operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have launched a manhunt for the kidnappers.

“Our RRS men swung into action immediately the news was broken,” he said.

“They are combing all the surrounding bushes and we are sure that the abductee will be released soon.”