Two passengers have d!ed as a bus belonging to Benue Link was attacked by gunmen
Police said 14 abducted passengers were rescued on Thursday evening in Otukpo LGA of the state.
Benue Police Command spokesperson, SP Sewuese Anene, in a statement, in Makurdi late Friday said one of the passengers rescued d!ed of injuries inflicted on him by the kidnappers at the hospital.
The bus was attacked on April 3, around Otukpo Burnt Bricks area.
According to the statement, while the gunmen k!lled the driver and one passenger, they took away the remaining 14 other passengers to an unknown destination.
The PRO said the command, in collaboration with the State Civil Protection Guard, rushed to the scene and found the driver and a passenger with gunshot injuries in the vehicle, while others were whisked away by the kidnappers.
“The injured were conveyed to the hospital where they were confirmed d3ad by a doctor.
“The team launched a search for the k!dnapped victims within the nearby forest immediately.
“On April 4, at about 1500hrs, they sighted the bandits in the forest and engaged them in a gun duel. The superior fire power of the police subdued them and they took to their heels, abandoning their captives.
“Unfortunately, they had inflicted matchet cuts on two of the victims before the rescue. Fourteen victims were rescued and taken to the hospital, where one was confirmed d8ad and others are currently receiving treatment,” she said.
(NAN)
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