Bandits abduct 14 passengers travelling from Enugu to Abuja
Suspected bandits abducted about 14 passengers travelling from Enugu State to Abuja along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis of Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday night. The gunmen reportedly ambushed the commercial bus conveying the passengers, forced them into the bush and abandoned the vehicle on the road. Confirming the incident, the Benue State […] Bandits abduct 14 passengers…
On Thursday night, about 14 passengers traveling from Enugu State to Abuja were abducted by suspected bandits along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis in Benue State's Ohimini Local Government Area. The gunmen reportedly ambushed the commercial bus, forced the passengers into the bush, and left the vehicle on the road. The Benue State Police Command confirmed the incident and stated that five victims, including a four-year-old boy, had been rescued.
Nine others remained in the hands of the abductors. A coordinated rescue operation was launched early Friday, resulting in the rescue of five more victims following an exchange of gunfire with the suspected kidnappers. One of the rescued victims sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to a medical facility in Otukpo for treatment.
The police, working with other security agencies, are intensifying efforts to rescue the remaining nine victims safely, prioritizing the passengers' safety. The Benue State Commissioner of Police urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, and provide credible information to assist the ongoing rescue operation and prevent similar incidents.
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