Once again, assailants have perpetrated an act of abduction, this time seizing an undisclosed number of individuals along the Evwreni Axis of the East-West Road in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
The victims, purportedly students, were on their way back from their educational institution in Calabar, Cross River State, on Friday night when they were taken from the minibus.
Bright Edafe, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, verified the incident and reported that the driver of the vehicle managed to escape unharmed.
Currently, the precise count of abducted students remains unspecified, and the abductors have not issued any demands to the families of the victims.
Nevertheless, the Delta State Police have promptly mobilized, scouring the vicinity in pursuit of the gunmen.
Their primary objective is to secure the safe liberation of the abducted students and to apprehend the perpetrators.
Initiatives are underway to collaborate with local authorities and stakeholders for a prompt resolution to the situation.
The community in the Evwreni Axis is implored to remain vigilant and provide any pertinent information to aid in the search efforts.
Families of the abducted students anxiously await updates on the situation as the search progresses.
Assailants targeted a group of travelers, including students, along the East-West Road in Ughelli, Delta State.
The incident, authenticated by Delta State Police Public Relations Officer Bright Edafe, occurred as the victims were returning from Calabar, Cross River State.
Despite the distressing ordeal, the driver of the minibus managed to escape unscathed, leaving the passengers vulnerable to the abductors.
The motive behind the abduction remains obscure, as the gunmen have yet to make any demands from the victims’ families.
In response to the alarming event, law enforcement agencies have launched an extensive search operation in the area.
The safety and prompt release of the abducted students take precedence, prompting intensified efforts to locate and apprehend the perpetrators.
This audacious act of violence has reverberated throughout the community, underscoring the imperative for heightened security measures along the East-West Road.
As authorities exert concerted efforts to address the crisis, residents are urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agencies.
The abduction serves as a poignant reminder of the persistent security challenges confronting the region, necessitating unified action to combat crime and ensure the safety of all residents.
Updates on the ongoing investigation are eagerly anticipated as the community rallies together in solidarity with the affected families and the abducted students.
-26 September 2024
