At least nine passengers have been kidnapped along the Emohua Local Government axis of the East-West road in Rivers State by unknown armed men.
The victims said to be travelling in a commercial bus were abducted on Wednesday night.
A source, Prince Chukwu, from one of the communities in the area, told newsmen that the abduction took place at the boundary between Evekwu and Rumuodogo in Emohua Local Government Area.
Chukwu, a native of Odegu community, said the gunmen intercepted the bus and ordered all passengers and the driver out of the vehicle.
He noted that before the police could arrive at the scene, the hoodlums had diverted their captives into the bush.
“Before the policemen at Elibrada junction came (arrive the scene), the boys (kidnappers) have left with the boys inside the bush. Even the policemen at Rumuj ran away.
“The best solution is for the OSPAC to be brought back because they know these bad boys and the route they operate.
“Let them forget this politics they are playing and return OSPAC. That is my own advice,” Chukwu stated.
Meanwhile, the State command is yet to react to the incident.
