Gunmen Kidnap Passengers In Benue

Gunmen Kidnap Passengers In Benue

 

In the Benue State Okpokwu Local Government Area, gunmen kidnap some of its citizens.

At around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, the abductors allegedly attacked a commercial bus along the Eke axis of the road, robbed the passengers, and led them to a bush before fleeing.

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The attackers reportedly ambushed the passengers, according to eyewitnesses.

Austin Agada, a state resident who was just passing by the scene, immediately called security forces and mobilized them to the area and set up rescue operations.

He also reached out to the local youth and vigilance organizations in the three villages around Eke to request surveillance and comb the nearby bushes in search of the abducted victims.

To ensure a coordinated response to the crisis, an official from the bus company was also given details about the vehicle and the military personnel leading the rescue operation.

Source: Channels TV

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