Some gunmen kidnapped scores of GIGMobility bus passengers on Saturday in the Obajana area of Kogi State.
SaharaReporters learnt that the GIGMobility bus was moving
from Lagos State to Abuja on Saturday, when it was attacked by gunmen around
Obajana heading to Lokoja.
The kidnappers took all of the passengers away, but only the
driver managed to escape.
An X user claimed that her friend was among the abductees
and the gunmen had demanded the sum of N100million as ransom to release her.
“Please guys I need your help my friend who went for her
convocation in Benin Republic (Cotonou) on our way back from Lagos to Abuja
which was yesterday, she was kidnapped at Lokoja, Kogi State, and the
kidnappers are demanding N100million for her release due to this incident the
driver left the crime scene (GIG LOGISTICS TRANSPORT). I beg you all in the
name of God; she needs our help. Help a sister help a friend; help me get my
friend back. No amount is too small,” the X user said.
A source privy to the situation added: “She (referring to
her friend) was kidnapped in Kogi State and the kidnappers are demanding for
100m. She was travelling with "God is good" motors They kidnapped all
the passengers on the bus.”
Another X user said he witnessed the kidnapping incident and
narrated how he escaped.
“I drove past the incident yesterday and it was only the
driver left. This happened just after Dangote refinery at Obajana heading to
Lokoja. All the windscreens were destroyed. The vehicle passed us at Kabba, I
was almost a victim just that car overheated at Kabba; so we had to stop.”
Reacting, the company, in a post shared on Sunday evening
confirmed the incident.
Let the relevant authorities assist. pic.twitter.com/xVu0c8IssQ
— Morris Monye (@Morris_Monye) December 1, 2024
The company wrote: “Hello Morris, thank you for reaching out and for your concern during this difficult time. We understand the urgency and emotions surrounding this situation.
Hello Morris, thank you for reaching out and for your concern during this difficult time. We understand the urgency and emotions surrounding this situation.
— GIG Mobility (@GIGMobility) December 1, 2024
Please know that we are also deeply affected by this incident, as well as other similar incidences.
“Please know that we are also deeply affected by this incident, as well as other similar incidences.”
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