Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped 18 passengers around Omerelu community axis of the Port Harcourt-Owerri road in Ikwerre Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State.
POLITICS NIGERIA learned that the abduction happened on Tuesday.
According to a source, the 18-seater commercial bus was en route to Rivers State from Imo State when it was attacked.
The driver of the bus was shot in the leg while the passengers were marched into the bush.
The shot driver is currently in the hospital receiving treatment.
When contacted, Grace Iringe-Koko, the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Rivers State Police Command, confirmed the development but said the number of abductees cannot be verified yet.
“We have heard of it,” she said.
“The DPO in that area and some tactical team have rescued one of the victims.
“An investigation is still on, but I don’t know how many persons are involved.”
