By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
All passengers aboard an 18-seater bus traveling along the Itobe/Ochadamu road in Kogi East Senatorial District have been abducted by gunmen.
The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Tuesday when a fully loaded Hummer Toyota bus, bearing registration number LAM 979 LG, was intercepted at Ajegwu, just before Ochadamu. All the passengers were forcibly taken into the nearby bush. 
An eyewitness, who spoke with PUNCH, recounted the terrifying moment:
“The kidnappers intercepted the vehicle just behind my car and marched the bus occupants into the bush.”
At the time of reporting, security agencies were yet to provide full details. When contacted, the spokesperson for the Kogi State Police Command, SP William Aya, said the situation was still being assessed.
“The command is still compiling information from the DPO in charge of the area,” he said, adding that he would provide updates once more details are available.
