•Itobe/Ochadamu Road Under Siege as Kidnappers Strike
By OBSERVERS TIMES
A disturbing incident has occurred in Kogi East Senatorial district, where suspected gunmen have abducted all 18 passengers of a fully loaded commercial bus. The abduction took place around 5 pm on Tuesday along the Itobe/Ochadamu road, raising serious concerns about the escalating insecurity in the region.
According to reports, the Hummer Toyota bus, bearing registration number LAM 979 LG, was intercepted at Ajegwu, a location before Ochadamu. An eyewitness who was driving behind the ill-fated vehicle recounted how the kidnappers suddenly stopped the bus and forcefully marched all the occupants into the surrounding bush.
The brazen nature of the abduction on a busy road has sent shockwaves through the local community and commuters who ply the route.
When contacted for confirmation and details, the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP William Aya, stated that the command was still in the process of gathering comprehensive information from the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) overseeing the affected area. He assured that he would provide updates to our correspondent as soon as the details of the incident become available.
This latest abduction adds to the growing list of security challenges facing Kogi State and the wider North Central region, highlighting the urgent need for increased security measures and a decisive response from law enforcement agencies to curb the activities of criminal elements.
Mass Abduction in Kogi: Gunmen Seize 18 Bus Passengers
