By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
The Edo State Police command has shed light on the killing of a bus driver and the abduction of unspecified number of passengers.
The Police image maker of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said a large scale investigation has been launched on the suspects with the view of bringing them to book, freeing the kidnapped victims and reuniting them with their family members.
She said that the incident happened within the jurisdiction of the Iguobazuwa Police Division.
According to her, “The Commissioner of Police has directed adjoining divisions to join in the bush combing efforts to rescue the victims and arrest the perpetrators.”
The PPRO assured that operations are also ongoing to improve safety along the highway.
A viral video making the rounds online captured the aftermath of the incident, with a narrator alleging that the attackers opened fire on the vehicle before dragging the passengers into the bush.
According to the narrator, “The kidnappers shot and killed the driver. They also took passengers into the bush. I don’t know the number but it looks more like the entire were kidnapped.”
It was gathered that the commercial bus was travelling from Lagos towards the eastern part of the country when it came under severe gunfire, forcing it to a stop.