Armed assailants have abducted 14 commuters and shot the driver of a vehicle along a road in Benue State.The attack occurred on Thursday night along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis in Ohimini Local Government Area, according to police.
Orchia Aondongu, the spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, confirmed the incident in a statement. He said the gunmen intercepted the vehicle and opened fire, injuring the driver before taking the passengers away.The driver was rescued and taken to a hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, security operatives have launched a manhunt in the surrounding bushes to locate the kidnappers and rescue the 14 abducted passengers.
The police command has urged residents in Ohimini and neighboring communities to remain vigilant and provide credible information that could aid the rescue operation and arrest of the perpetrators.Let me know if you want a shorter version for X/WhatsApp status too.
