Seven people were kidnapped by gunmen along the Obbo-Aiyegunle road in Ekiti Local Government Area, Kwara State, over the weekend.
The victims were traveling from Abuja to Offa, Kwara, when the armed attackers struck.
Reports indicate that the kidnappers, around eight in number, ambushed the Sienna bus registered under Olumoh Bus, a transport company based in Offa.
They stopped the bus at gunpoint, forcing seven passengers into the forest while leaving three children behind on the vehicle. The entire ordeal lasted about 20 minutes.
Mr. Mukaila Ogunlade, Secretary of Olumoh Bus, confirmed the abduction, explaining that the bus had originally departed with five passengers, with two more joining along the way.
He also revealed that the company was actively searching for the seven missing passengers.
The attack occurred in an area that has been facing escalating security concerns. The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Mr. Adekemi Ojo, confirmed the incident and assured the public that police forces, along with local vigilantes, quickly responded.
In a statement issued by the Kwara Police Command, it was confirmed that the kidnapping occurred at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
The abductors intercepted the bus, which was headed to Offa from Abuja, and took the seven individuals, including the driver, into the bush.
The police, aided by local vigilantes, launched a search operation, which led to the rescue of three children aged 2 to 12.
The children were returned to their families after one of them provided details about their guardian.
The Kwara State Police Command has intensified efforts to locate the remaining victims, with ongoing investigations and searches of nearby areas.
Commissioner Ojo reassured the public that the police would continue to prioritize safety and urged anyone with information to come forward.
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