From AMEDU JOSEPH, Lokoja
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of passengers travelling to Abuja in GIG and ABC Transport Buses.
The Command Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya, in a statement made available to our correspondent, indicates that the incident happened, but the DPO, Local Vigilantes, and Hunters have been in the bush in an effort to rescue the victims.
According to him, two buses were involved, but he cannot say how many passengers were kidnapped during the incident.
He further disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, CP Bethrand Onuoha, has deployed additional Tactical Squad consisting of Quick Response Unit, Police Mobile Force, Counter-Terrorism Unit, as well as conventional police personnel to the area to continue with the bush combing and ensure that all victims are rescued unhurt.
Our correspondent reports that the passengers who were traveling in two buses from the eastern part of the country to Abuja, were kidnapped on the Inele-Eteke Ogugu new road in Kogi East Senatorial District
Our reporter also gathered that GIG and ABC Transport buses heading to Abuja were hijacked by kidnappers in Kogi State.
The source further disclosed that the GIG bus left Umuahia at 7:30 am on Saturday on its way to Abuja.
According to the source, the GIG company said they have contacted security services and are tracking them.
