Gunmen have abducted at least 11 passengers at the Amechi-Idodo axis of the Enugu-Abakaliki federal highway, including students returning to tertiary institutions in Ebonyi State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday as the victims traveled in a commercial bus from Awka, Anambra State to Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital.
The bus was intercepted by the kidnappers in the notorious Amechi-Idodo area in Nkanu East Local Government Area, known for frequent abductions.
It remains unconfirmed if the Enugu State Police Command is aware of the incident. However, a family member of one of the victims stated that the kidnappers have demanded a N3 million ransom.
Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, Joshua Ukandu, noted that the Enugu State Police Command is working diligently to address the issue. He mentioned that the Ebonyi State Commissioner of Police, Augustina Ogbodo, has coordinated efforts with her Enugu counterpart, Kanayo Uzuegbu, to combat the increasing kidnappings along the highway.
Enugu Governor Peter Mbah recently instructed security agencies to eliminate the threat posed by the kidnappers.
