An unspecified number of passengers travelling for the New Year’s celebrations have reportedly been kidnapped in Cross River State, South-South Nigeria.




SaharaReporters learnt that the incident occurred around 3 pm on Sunday at Nde 3 Corners in the Ikom local government area of the state.



SaharaReporters reported on December 23, 2023, that scores of travellers including a medical doctor and his son were kidnapped in Otukpa, Benue State along the Enugu - Makurdi Federal Road.




It reported that the travellers were kidnapped on Thursday evening despite the presence of several military and police checkpoints in the area.



However, the kidnapping which took place at the same spot where the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikom local government area, Mr Mathew Egomo and his son Dickson were abducted early in December was blamed on herdsmen who had been terrorising the area recently.



According to reports, the New Year's Eve abduction brought the number of kidnapping incidents to four in the last month within the Nde 3- corners by Akparabong junction.



Lamenting the incessant kidnapping cases in the area, residents who told journalists that the community had mobilised to fix the bad spots on the road to allow for free flow of traffic.



The residents claimed that the kidnappers were herdsmen because they did not come with vehicles but suddenly emerged from the bush, shot at vehicles on sight and dragged their victims into nearby forests.



Residents of Nde alleged that the hoodlums carrying out the attacks are herdsmen living in nearby forests around the community and at a trailer park in the village.



A resident of the community, Tony Etim said that on December 28, kidnappers at Nde 3 Corners, Ikom Local Government Area abducted a man and a woman. Etim said they shot a child dead in the process.



According to him, the December 28 incident came three days after gunmen killed one Akpang Ayambem, kidnapped four and wounded several others at the same spot -on Christmas Day.



"These abductions continued unabated despite the heavy presence of armed policemen along the road. The kidnappers even engaged the security agents in a gun battle at Nde 3- corners by Akparabong junction. The hoodlums later overpowered the security agents and abducted their victims," the source said.



Efforts made by SaharaReporters to get the reaction of the Cross Rivers Police Command were unsuccessful as the command's spokesperson, SP Irene Ugbo, didn't answer his calls.

He also did not reply to a text message sent to him seeking more information regarding the incident.



https://saharareporters.com/2024/01/01/scores-passengers-travelling-new-years-celebrations-kidnapped-cross-river

Tinubu come dey yarn okpata sey security don improve.

Very sad one

Sighs

My heart are with the victim's.

Congratulations to our brothers in ala Igbo who made sure our forests id free from these kidnapers! See why I was celebrating in another thread I created. This was exactly what they want for ala Igbo, but ala Igbo is too hot for them to continue with their criminal act!


Before coming to our forests, write your Will!

ogododo:
An unspecified number of passengers travelling for the New Year’s celebrations have reportedly been kidnapped in Cross River State, South-South Nigeria.




SaharaReporters learnt that the incident occurred around 3 pm on Sunday at Nde 3 Corners in the Ikom local government area of the state.



SaharaReporters reported on December 23, 2023, that scores of travellers including a medical doctor and his son were kidnapped in Otukpa, Benue State along the Enugu - Makurdi Federal Road.




It reported that the travellers were kidnapped on Thursday evening despite the presence of several military and police checkpoints in the area.



However, the kidnapping which took place at the same spot where the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikom local government area, Mr Mathew Egomo and his son Dickson were abducted early in December was blamed on herdsmen who had been terrorising the area recently.



According to reports, the New Year's Eve abduction brought the number of kidnapping incidents to four in the last month within the Nde 3- corners by Akparabong junction.



Lamenting the incessant kidnapping cases in the area, residents who told journalists that the community had mobilised to fix the bad spots on the road to allow for free flow of traffic.



The residents claimed that the kidnappers were herdsmen because they did not come with vehicles but suddenly emerged from the bush, shot at vehicles on sight and dragged their victims into nearby forests.



Residents of Nde alleged that the hoodlums carrying out the attacks are herdsmen living in nearby forests around the community and at a trailer park in the village.



A resident of the community, Tony Etim said that on December 28, kidnappers at Nde 3 Corners, Ikom Local Government Area abducted a man and a woman. Etim said they shot a child dead in the process.



According to him, the December 28 incident came three days after gunmen killed one Akpang Ayambem, kidnapped four and wounded several others at the same spot -on Christmas Day.



"These abductions continued unabated despite the heavy presence of armed policemen along the road. The kidnappers even engaged the security agents in a gun battle at Nde 3- corners by Akparabong junction. The hoodlums later overpowered the security agents and abducted their victims," the source said.



Efforts made by SaharaReporters to get the reaction of the Cross Rivers Police Command were unsuccessful as the command's spokesperson, SP Irene Ugbo, didn't answer his calls.

He also did not reply to a text message sent to him seeking more information regarding the incident.



https://saharareporters.com/2024/01/01/scores-passengers-travelling-new-years-celebrations-kidnapped-cross-river

I trust Cross River people to do the needful.

From Jos killing to Benue kidnapping Bandits=Herdsmen
Army, Navy, Air force, Police, DSS, NiA, Civil Defense, Etc and some bunch of idiots are busy killing Nigerians

mbok

But mr president said that Security has improved since he took Over nah,

I guess this is the improvement we are seing

Wahala. Heartless people on the prowl. When caught, they’ll claim it was the work of the devil. Execute them so they’ll resolve their issue with the devil.

Thought Mr Tinubu just spewed from his mouth that security has improved ever since he assumed the position of president.

Mods don't allow me comment anymore

Nigeria happened to them. We pray for mercy...

ogododo:
Tinubu come dey yarn okpata sey security don improve.

"Since our administration took over the mantle of office, security has improved. Silently, we have worked to free captives from abductors.

“While we can’t beat our chest yet that we had solved all the security problems, we are working hard to ensure that we all have peace of mind in our homes, places of work and on the roads,” he said.

Truly, insecurity has reduced since the 'master strategist ' assumed office. This is one of the evidences. And we the masses are happy about it. All we can say is that emilokan should keep up the good work, more grease to his elbows and more water to his coconut head

Might just be the handiwork of the same military men,country is damn too hard that everyone is trying to get a slice by any means necessary.

It's high time we begin to protest about t economy & security state of affairs in the country.

APC has destroyed Nigeria.

The romance of Government with the kidnappers had made to believe they are in legit business

Zxcvbnmghtr:




"Since our administration took over the mantle of office, security has improved. Silently, we have worked to free captives from abductors.

“While we can’t beat our chest yet that we had solved all the security problems, we are working hard to ensure that we all have peace of mind in our homes, places of work and on the roads,” he said.

Nothing has improved under Tinubu government. Things are getting worst. poverty, hunger, unemployment, insecurity, hardship, just name it

Tinubu is worst than Buhari

UnfairLife7:
Nothing has improved under Tinubu government. Things are getting worst. poverty, hunger, unemployment, insecurity, hardship, just name it

Tinubu is worst than Buhari

According to you.

Nigeria

Zxcvbnmghtr:


According to you.

according to the reality on ground

Insecurity is on the increase
poverty nko? how many Nigerians can afford ordinary 3 square meal daily?
he promised fed govt workers 35k relief, but nothing was done
he ordered that Npower beneficiaries should be paid their 9 months outstanding stipend, but only one month was paid

unemployment nko? how many graduates get work for this country? no be Yahoo majority dey do?

keep decieving yourself claiming to be patriotic

UnfairLife7:
according to the reality on ground

Insecurity is on the increase
poverty nko? how many Nigerians can afford ordinary 3 square meal daily?
he promised fed govt workers 35k relief, but nothing was done
he ordered that Npower beneficiaries should be paid their 9 months outstanding stipend, but only one month was paid

unemployment nko? how many graduates get work for this country? no be Yahoo majority dey do?

keep decieving yourself claiming to be patriotic

Eyah. My own story and those around me is very different. I wish you the best.

Apc said there is security

Zxcvbnmghtr:


Eyah. My own story and those around me is very different. I wish you the best.

Stockholm syndrome

Statistics doesn't tell lies

check the stat of unemployment in the world
check the stat of poverty in the world
check the stat of weak and worthless currency (exchange rate) in the world
check the stat of insecurity in the world


you think Nigerians are completely foolish

But bulaba told us that security has greatly improved under him.
Yeye APC govt and their yeye supporters.

They've not posted yesterday's attack in Jos on nairaland.

Sad