A horrific event happened Thursday night in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State, when gunmen took control of a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping every passenger.
The Daily Post was informed by witnesses that the assailants ambushed the car along the highway, shot the driver dead, and then led the occupants into the wilderness. However, the kidnappers allegedly left a toddler behind.
Authorities have yet to release an official comment regarding the incident, despite the fact that security agencies have been notified. There have been reports of efforts to find the victims.
In response to the attack, Mike Magaji, the head of the Ochetoha K’Idoma youth wing, voiced his displeasure with what he called the government’s failure to confront the state’s insecurity.
It is tragic that our people still have to live in constant dread while the government says nothing. Before taking significant action, how many more lives need to be lost? “I said,” Magaji said.
He further said that Governor Hyacinth Alia’s recent visit to Otukpo was devoid of any meaningful steps to address the situation.
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A letdown was the governor’s visit to Otukpo. Our people were looking for leadership, not ambiguous guarantees. We need a well-defined strategy to stop these attacks.
“The government ought to fulfill its obligations. We can’t keep grieving for our people every day while the powerful ignore it,” he continued.
When reached, Catherine Anene, the public relations officer for the Benue Police, said that at the time this story was filed, she had not yet verified the occurrence.
