A tragic incident occurred on Saturday in Kogi State as gunmen attacked a GIGMobility bus traveling from Lagos to Abuja, abducting all passengers onboard near Obajana, along the Lokoja route.

The driver of the bus managed to escape, but the remaining passengers were taken hostage. Reports indicate that the attackers have demanded a ransom of ₦100 million for the release of one of the victims, whose friend shared details of the ordeal on social media.

Eyewitness and Victim Accounts

A social media user recounted her friend’s abduction, explaining the kidnappers’ ransom demand:

"My friend, returning from her convocation in Benin Republic, was kidnapped at Lokoja. The kidnappers are demanding ₦100 million for her release. Please help us!"

Another user who witnessed the aftermath shared:

"I drove past the scene yesterday. Only the driver was left at the location, and the bus’s windscreens were shattered. It was near Dangote Refinery at Obajana heading to Lokoja. I narrowly escaped as my car overheated at Kabba."

GIGMobility’s Response

The transport company, GIGMobility, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Sunday evening, expressing their distress over the attack:

"We deeply regret this unfortunate incident and are affected by this as much as the families of the victims. We are committed to supporting the affected passengers and their families in every way possible."

The company has urged authorities to intervene swiftly to secure the release of the abducted passengers.

Rising Security Concerns in Kogi State

This incident adds to the growing security challenges along the Lagos-Abuja route, with frequent reports of highway robberies and kidnappings. Travelers have called for increased security presence in the region to safeguard commuters.

Efforts to contact local law enforcement for updates on the rescue operation have been unsuccessful.

Authorities Urged to Act

Concerned citizens have taken to social media, demanding immediate action from security agencies to locate and rescue the victims. The attack has heightened fears among travelers and renewed calls for comprehensive measures to tackle insecurity on Nigerian highways.


Source: The Bureau Newspaper

Let transportation companies travel together with military escorts

yarimo:
I have been saying it, all this IPOB transporters are criminals parading themselves as transport business owners

You just can't label a whole company as criminals just like that.

Zulum, Atiku and Northern Government will not see the rising insecurity happening in their region.
With all the free money they been getting for years, nothing to show for it.

RealGandalf:


You just can't label a whole company as criminals just like that.

This was not the first time, in fact there was an incident with one of this transport companies everyone was kidnap in the bus. only the driver was told to go back and the company refused anyone to interview the driver isn't that suspicious

yarimo:
I have been saying it, all this IPOB transporters are criminals parading themselves as transport business owners

Should we start counting how many buses are attacked daily in the north or how many evils is happening in the north
Focus on your job has Wike boy

tutudesz:

Should we start counting how many buses are attack daily in the north or how many evils is happening in the north
Focus on your job has Wike boy

who is stopping you from counting?

yarimo:
who is stopping you from counting?

Yarimo the military hospitals are conducting free mental health outreach O!

yarimo:
I have been saying it, all this IPOB transporters are criminals parading themselves as transport business owners

So this all your brain can think of? I spit

I need to see this news on front page

Why do people like to go to north

tutudesz:

Yarimo the military hospitals are conducting free mental health outreach O!

And you are posting from the military hospital? Chaii no need to reply you again oo

I don't know what is happening with God is good motor. Everytime kidnapping passengers from that company. Is so suspicious.

yarimo:
I have been saying it, all this IPOB transporters are criminals parading themselves as transport business owners

You are a case study that made Daniel Bwala to say this about APC supporters.

yarimo:
And you are posting from the military hospital? Chaii no need to reply you again oo

I am just advising you to go for free check up O!

yarimo:
I have been saying it, all this IPOB transporters are criminals parading themselves as transport business owners

Mumu like u... GIGM is owned by an Edo family ... u ar never well informed, that why u keep on fooling ur old age with stupid foolish posts

I hope I'm wrong, but I think the driver escaping is suspicious. I mean, these kidnappers usually try to neutralize drivers. How he managed to be the only one who escaped is nothing short of miracle.

Sultanofpiglets:
Seun..what manner of statement is this?

Seun what manner of statement is this? Kids everywhere with free bonus data just to post rubbish mteeeew

Nawa o

Idiotic unprofessional criminals.

If not for stupid£y, do they think someone who has 100 million naira sitting around would risk his/her life traveling on a shyty bus?


I even thought d N100 mil was for d whole passengers. Idi#tic mumu kidnappers, na greed go Una kill U, bastard's!

Wahala.

Where anybody Wan take see 100 Mila.

chigoziri2403:
Let transportation companies travel together with military escorts

They will not hear, with the challenging security situation in the country now they should

Seun...see the audacity.

yarimo:
Seun what manner of statement is this? Kids everywhere with free bonus data just to post rubbish mteeeew

Hian

No Date was stated in the News...

It is a terrible one

Deliver us from evil. 🙏🏾

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yarimo:
I have been saying it, all this IPOB transporters are criminals parading themselves as transport business owners

your overbearing statement need prove with facts and figures or else keep quiet