Two persons have been confirmed dead while unknown number of passengers were abducted by gunmen that attacked a bus belonging to Benue Links that was conveying passengers from Makurdi to Otukpo.

The incident, according to the information officer of Benue Links, Johnson Ehi, happened around the Otukpo Burnt bricks industry “when armed assailants ambushed the vehicle”.

The statement reads:

“Benue Links Nigeria Limited regrets to announce the tragic attack on one of its buses, bearing Registration Number PP512, which was en route Otukpo from Makurdi. The incident occurred in the evening of Thursday, April 3, 2025, near Otukpo Burnt Bricks, when armed assailants ambushed the vehicle.

“Regrettably, the driver of the 18-seater bus, Mr. Samuel Agege, and a front-seat passenger were fatally shot by the attackers. While the gunmen attempted to abduct the remaining passengers, three individuals managed to escape, and another passenger had disembarked earlier at Taraku town before the incident.

“The management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited extends its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and stands in solidarity with those whose loved ones remain in captivity. We assure the general public that we are in constant communication with security agencies, who are making concerted efforts to rescue the abducted passengers.

“We appreciate the swift response of the law enforcement agencies and express confidence in their ongoing efforts to rescue the abducted passengers”.