ABC passengers kidnapped by Gunmen

The Transport company has confirmed that a driver and two ABC passengers of one of its Toyota Sienna bus were kidnapped by gunmen on their way to Abuja from Enugu.

After the video of the attack on their car was published on social media, the company issued a statement on Monday.

The statement was not only confirming the attack, but also confirming that it was known that measures were taken to save them in cooperation with security agencies.

His statements was as follow:

“What did occur was that at about 1:30pm on Saturday 3rd, February 2024 at a Village called Ayele Adumu, in Olamaboro LGA of Kogi State, Unknown persons blocked and attacked oncoming vehicles and amongst which was an ABC Sienna en-route Enugu to Abuja with two Passengers.

“The two passengers and the bus driver were led into the bush alongside other passengers of other vehicles and have since been held hostage.

“ABC Transport is actively cooperating with relevant security agencies to resolve the matter as swiftly as possible.

“Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our passengers and crew, and we are taking all necessary measures to ensure a prompt and thorough resolution to the issue at hand.

“We understand the concerns raised by the public due to the reports in circulation, and we urge everyone to rely on official statements from ABC Transport for accurate and up-to-date information.

“Our team is working tirelessly to provide updates as the situation unfolds.

“We appreciate the cooperation of our passengers, stakeholders, and the public in allowing us the time and space to address this matter responsibly.

“We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and security for our valued passengers and staff.”