BREAKING: Gunmen Hijack 2 Benue Link Buses, Kidnap Passengers

Gunmen on Sunday hijacked two buses belonging to Benue Links, a transport company owned by the Benue state government.

Daily Report Nigeria reports that the fully loaded buses were hijacked in Okene, Kogi State.

According to Daily Sun, a minimum of 10 passengers were kidnapped during the attack as many others escaped.

The incident happened around 3 pm along the Ajaokuta/Okene road while the buses were on the way to Lagos.

An official of the transport company, who confirmed the incident said:

“It is true the incident happened along Ajaokuta/Okene road yesterday between 2 and 3 p.m.

“Two vehicles were involved and 10 passengers were abducted. The incident was reported at Adogo Police station near Okene.”

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