Ogona Anita
On Christmas Day, kidnappers abducted many passengers traveling along Isu Road in Awka, Anambra State. The incident unfolded when three private vehicles, making their way to various destinations, were ambushed by armed assailants at a secluded area of the road.
Eyewitnesses reported that the kidnappers, heavily armed, swiftly took control of the vehicles and abducted all passengers onboard. Sources suggest that the group of victims included families and individuals who were traveling to celebrate the Christmas holiday.
As of the time of this report, the police have not yet confirmed the details of the abduction. This latest incident is part of a disturbing trend of rising kidnapping cases in southeastern Nigeria, a region that has seen a marked increase in such criminal activities in recent months.
