The abduction of four Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) officers by unknown gunmen has been confirmed by the Kogi State Command. The security personnel were on their way to Benue State for a promotion examination when they were kidnapped at a spot in Alo-Offoke community on Itobe-Ayingba road.
The spokesman of the state police command, William Aya, also confirmed the abduction and revealed that three victims sustained injuries during the attack and were rushed to the hospital. The police team responded to a distress call and found two abandoned vehicles riddled with bullets; one Volkswagen Sharon bus with registration number Kogi KNA 220 LG and a Volkswagen Gulf car with registration number Lagos EZ 376 SMK.
A joint team of police and military personnel are reportedly combing the bush to rescue the victims. It was reported that the kidnappers have already established contact with the families of the victims and are demanding a N30 million ransom for their release.