Armed Men Kidnap Three Travellers and Shoot Driver in Benue State

Armed men kidnapped three travellers and shot their driver on a highway in Benue State. The attack took place at about 9:25 PM on Saturday in Ijami village, located in the Ohimini Local Government Area.

The victims were part of a group of seven people travelling from Enugu to Abuja. This incident follows a similar kidnapping that occurred just days earlier, where a man and his friends were abducted while transporting his deceased wife from Kano for burial.

An eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous, described how the group was attacked shortly after passing Otukpo. The driver was shot and is currently in critical condition at a hospital, while three passengers were taken into the forest by the kidnappers. Fortunately, the remaining three passengers managed to escape and are safe.

The eyewitness expressed concern about the ongoing violence along this route and urged drivers to avoid travelling at night. He noted that poor road conditions make it easier for criminals to target vehicles.

The local police confirmed the incident, stating that efforts are underway to secure the release of the kidnapped passengers. They reiterated the importance of avoiding night travel for safety reasons.