China Applauds Nigeria for Rescue of Four Kidnapped Citizens

The People’s Republic of China has commended the Nigerian government for the successful rescue of four of its citizens abducted in Kwara State. The operation, described as swift and coordinated, was carried out jointly by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Army, and the Police.

The commendation was delivered by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, through the Consul of the embassy, Wang Jun, during the formal handover of the rescued nationals at the DSS medical facility in Abuja on Sunday.

The ambassador praised the DSS for what he called an “intelligence-led and timely operation” that ensured the safe recovery of the abducted miners identified as Dansu Zhou, Zhou Hai, Zhou Jia Jun, and Fan Xiu Guo.

He also expressed gratitude for the medical care provided to the victims, noting that the DSS medical team offered “outstanding attention and professionalism” that aided their quick recovery.

> “Following their rescue, DSS operatives immediately took our citizens for medical evaluation, where they were thoroughly examined before being handed over to our embassy,” the Consul said.

He further lauded the quality of the DSS medical facility in Abuja, describing it as “state-of-the-art” and commending the Nigerian authorities for the support extended to the Chinese community.

According to reports, the four miners were ambushed and abducted by seven armed bandits wielding AK-47 rifles while traveling to a mining site at Saminaka Village, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Recent security operations led by the DSS across several states have intensified efforts to dismantle criminal networks, seize illegal weapons, and enhance public safety.

Only days earlier, the Service recorded a major breakthrough in Asaba, Delta State, where it intercepted seven General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs), alongside other arms and ammunition,  a feat widely praised by stakeholders as a sign of the DSS’s growing efficiency in combating insecurity nationwide.

> “The success of this operation reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to protecting lives and foreign investments within its borders,” Ambassador Yu stated.

The rescued Chinese nationals have since been reunited with officials of the Chinese Embassy in Abuja.