Gunmen have killed a police inspector and abducted a Chinese national in Kwara State.

Another policeman sustained severe injuries during the attack.

The incident happened at a quarry site on Sunday in Shao, Moro Local Government Area of the state.

It was gathered that the gunmen also burnt the car used in the operation and disappeared into thin air.

The policeman injured in the attack was said to be receiving medical attention at an undisclosed location.

Spokesman of the police comma Ajayi Okasanmi confirmed the incident.

He said, “The command is working round the clock to get the victim rescued and perpetrators apprehended.

“Meanwhile, the command is in a mourning mood over the killing of one of our operatives.”

Mr. Okasanmi said that the command has set up a special investigation team to look into  the matter.

“The people of Kwara State would be briefed accordingly on our progress, please,” he said.