Bandits have reportedly abducted 14 Indian nationals in Ajaokuta LGA of Kogi State.
It was gathered that two Indians, two police officers and two drivers were killed when the gunmen struck.
The incident reportedly happened around 9:00 pm, on Friday. “They were on their way home from work (West African Ceramics) when the gunmen attacked their Coaster bus yesterday (Friday) night”, a resident of the area said. “Their bus was ambushed by these gunmen. They were able to kidnap 14 Indians. Two police officers providing security to them were also killed”.
In reaction to the attack, the Kogi State Government said it is working with the security agencies to rescue all those that have been abducted.
The Spokesman of the Kogi Police Command, William Ovye Aya, said they are putting measures in place to make the State safe.
In recent times, gunmen have been attacking communities in Kogi. Last week, gunmen killed three Police officers and five vigilantes at the Jidda-Bassa community, of Ajaokuta LGA in the State.
