•Many passengers feared kidnapped
From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
At least a driver and a passenger were reported shot dead as gunmen attacked a Benue Links vehicle.
A statement by the Information Officer, Johnson Ehi Daniel on behalf of the General Manager Fanafa, said there was a tragic attack on one of its buses, bearing Registration Number PP512, en route Otukpo from Makurdi.
He said the incident occurred in the evening of Thursday, April 3, 2025, near Otukpo Burnt Bricks, when armed assailants ambushed the vehicle.
He noted that regrettably, the driver of the 18-seater bus, Mr. Samuel Agege, and a front-seat passenger were fatally shot by the attackers.
He added that while the gunmen attempted to abduct the remaining passengers, three individuals managed to escape, and another passenger had disembarked earlier at Taraku town before the incident.
“The management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited extends its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and stands in solidarity with those whose loved ones remain in captivity.
“We assure the general public that we are in constant communication with security agencies, who are making concerted efforts to rescue the abducted passengers.
“We appreciate the swift response of the law enforcement agencies and express confidence in their ongoing efforts to rescue the abducted passengers”, he stated.
