In a chilling incident today, a packed 18-seater bus operated by Big Joe Motors was hijacked by ruthless kidnappers in Okene, Kogi State, as it journeyed from Benin, Edo State, to Abuja. The bus, which departed from Aduwawa Motor Park, was intercepted by armed bandits, leaving all passengers and the driver in a state of terror.
The brazen attack has sent shockwaves of fear through the region, with travelers now advised to exercise extreme caution when traversing Okene and surrounding areas. This disturbing incident bears a eerie resemblance to a similar event in April, where a Toyota Sienna bus was similarly hijacked, and all occupants taken hostage.
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As details of this harrowing incident continue to unfold, the fate of the abducted passengers remains uncertain, leaving families and loved ones in a state of anguish. The resurgence of highway kidnappings has raised concerns about the safety of Nigeria’s highways, prompting calls for enhanced security measures to protect travelers.
