Tragedy struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday night as gunmen hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and abducting all passengers on board.
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According to local sources, the assailants ambushed the bus along the highway, fatally shooting the driver before forcibly taking the passengers into the bush. However, a toddler was reportedly spared and left behind by the kidnappers.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the incident, but security agencies have been alerted and are said to be tracking the whereabouts of the victims.
Reacting to the attack, the President of Ochetoha K’Idoma Youth Wing, Mike Magaji, condemned the state government’s response to the growing insecurity in Benue.
“It is heartbreaking that our people continue to live in fear while the government remains silent. How many more lives must be lost before decisive action is taken? The governor’s visit to Otukpo was a disappointment. Our people expected leadership, not vague reassurances. We need a clear plan to end these attacks,” Magaji stated.
He called on the government to take immediate action to address the rising insecurity, warning that the people of Benue cannot continue to suffer daily attacks while those in power remain passive.
When contacted, the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, stated that she was yet to confirm the incident as of the time of filing this report.
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