Gunmen have attacked a Benue Links Nigeria Limited bus, killing the driver, one passenger and abducted 12 others.
The company’s spokesperson, Johnson Ehi, disclosed this in in Makurdi on Friday.
He said the bus with registration Number PP512, was travelling from Makurdi to Otukpo, when it was attacked.
Ehi said the attack was on Thursday near Otukpo Burnt Bricks, adding that the driver of the 18-seater bus, Samuel Agege, and a front-seat passenger were fatally shot by the attackers.
“While the gunmen attempted to abduct the remaining passengers, three individuals escaped, and another passenger had disembarked earlier at Taraku Town before the incident.
“The management extends its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and stands in solidarity with those whose loved ones remain in captivity.
“We assure the general public that we are in constant communication with security agencies, who are making concerted efforts to rescue the abducted passengers.
“We appreciate the swift response of the law enforcement agencies and express confidence in their ongoing efforts to rescue the victims.”
The Benue Police spokseperson, SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident and said “the incident was reported but details would be made available later”.
