Ben Ezechime, Enugu
At least two people have been killed and several others abducted when unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers ambushed motorists and commuters along Neke-Ugwuogo-Ikem road in Enugu State.
The incident was said to have taken place on Friday evening at about 8:00 pm according to multiple sources from the area.
At the time of filling this report the whereabouts of those abducted into the bush were still unknown, just as their numbers are still not known
A source from the area told Ikengaonline that the kidnappers swooped on road users, shot sporadically at oncoming vehicles and killed at least two persons in the process.
According to a source: “They attacked another vehicle and kidnapped some persons who they commandeered into the bush.
“Chief Cyril Mbah from Neke Odenigbo-Nike was gunned down by suspected kidnappers along Ugwogo/Isi-uzo road, near Neke Odenigbo junction.
“He was rushing home with his daughter in his car when he ran into a group of suspected kidnappers who suddenly opened fire on him.
“Unfortunately he couldn’t survive the gunshots but nothing happened to his daughter.
“The kidnappers went further, fired and flattened the tires of another vehicle approaching the scene and successfully whisked away the driver and other occupants of the vehicle.
“Till now no one is certain where they are.”
The police in the state were yet to comment on the incident.
