PURE WICKEDNESS!  Notorious Gunmen Attack Passengers’ Vehicle, Drag 8 Travelers Out, Brutally Did This To Them

PURE WICKEDNESS!  Notorious Gunmen Attack Passengers’ Vehicle, Drag 8 Travelers Out, Brutally Did This To Them

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In a distressing incident unfolding in Kogi State, a group of gunmen intercepted a vehicle traveling from Kabba to Lokoja along the Oshokoshoko- Obajana- Lokoja road, abducting eight passengers aboard. The harrowing event took place around 4: 30 pm on Saturday, marking a troubling escalation of insecurity along this crucial route.

According to reports, among the kidnapped were two women, four men, and two students, indicating the Indiscriminate nature of the attackers’ actions. Elupo Eliazer, a member of the People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kogi State, revealed that his wife and son were among those taken captive in the brazen abduction.

Distraught and fearful, Eliazer recounted the chilling details of the ordeal, disclosing that the abductors wasted no time in reaching out to demand a ransom of N30 million. However, after tense negotiations and heartfelt appeals, the ransom was eventually reduced to N2. 6 million, though the exorbitant sum still weighs heavily on the families of the victims.

“The victims were en route to attend a church convention in Lokoja. I opted to travel in a separate vehicle, as the Toyota we were in could not accommodate all of us. Otherwise, I would have been among those abducted, ” Eliazer lamented, reflecting on the precariousness of their circumstances.

Amidst the turmoil, the Kogi State Police Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP William Aya, has been approached for updates on the situation. However, at the time of this report’ s filing, no official response or progress update has been provided, leaving loved ones anxiously awaiting any news of hope or intervention.

The abduction of these eight individuals underscores the urgent need for enhanced security measures along vital transportation routes in Kogi State. It highlights the vulnerability faced by travelers, who are increasingly at the mercy of ruthless criminals exploiting the region’s security gaps for their nefarious activities.

As the authorities grapple with this latest abduction, concerns over the safety and security of citizens continue to mount. Swift and decisive action is imperative to ensure the safe return of the kidnapped passengers and to prevent such brazen acts of violence from further destabilizing the region.

In the face of such adversity, communities unite in solidarity, offering support and prayers for the swift resolution of this troubling incident. Yet, until tangible steps are taken to address the root causes of insecurity and to bolster law enforcement efforts, the specter of abduction and violence looms ominously over the people of Kogi State.

(Sahara Reporter)