A group of armed kidnappers reportedly attacked a GIG bus in Kogi State on Saturday, kidnapping multiple passengers.
The bus, traveling from Lagos to Abuja, was intercepted by the gunmen near Obajana, just before reaching Lokoja.
According to reports, the kidnappers seized all the passengers on board, while the bus driver managed to escape unharmed.
One of the kidnapped individuals’ friends took to social media to plead for help, revealing that the gunmen had demanded N100 million for her friend’s release.
“Please, I need your help. My friend, who was attending her convocation in Benin Republic, was kidnapped while returning from Lagos to Abuja. This happened around Lokoja, Kogi State. The kidnappers are asking for N100 million for her release,” the friend wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“The driver fled the scene. Please, I beg for your help. No amount is too small. Help me bring my friend back.”
A source close to the situation confirmed that the abductors were demanding the same ransom amount for each of the passengers.
Another social media user, who claimed to have witnessed the attack, shared his experience.
“I drove past the scene shortly after it happened. The bus was abandoned with only the driver left. It happened just after the Dangote refinery at Obajana, heading towards Lokoja. The vehicle’s windshields had been shattered.”
The company, GIGMobility, acknowledged the incident in a statement, expressing deep concern over the attack and its impact on those involved.
They called on the authorities to provide assistance in resolving the matter.
“We are deeply affected by this incident and similar occurrences. We appreciate your concern and are actively working with the relevant authorities,” the company said in their post.
The authorities are yet to comment on the progress of the investigation or any efforts to secure the release of the victims.
