Four Chinese railway workers working on the Lagos-Ibadan railway have been kidnapped.

A police officer attached to them was also killed during the attack which was carried out around Kila, a village between Ogun and Oyo states.

Confirming the incident, the police public relations officer in the state, ABIMBOLA OYEYEMI said the victims were ambushed around the area by eight gunmen.

He added that the tactical team of the command has been mobilized to ensure the rescue of the abducted victims

The police spokesperson said until the arrest of the perpetrators nobody can ascertain the identities of the victims.