The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of some passengers around Nde 3 Corners by Akparabong Junction in Ikom Local Government Area of the state.
The passengers, who were in transit, were said to have been ambushed by gunmen who shot at their vehicles, injuring three, while an unspecified number were taken away.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Irene Ugbo, made the confirmation but declined to give details of the attack, saying the incident occurred on Sunday.
Ugbo said efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the abducted passengers and ensure no repeat of the incident in the area.
A resident of the community, James Ese, told NAN that the three injured persons were rushed to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention.
While alleging herdsmen to be responsible for the almost daily attack on the road, he called on security agencies to be alive to their responsibilities.
“We want the police to rise to the challenge and end this menace to passengers in the last three weeks. This particular area of the Nde 3 Corners by Akparabong Junction has become a bloodbath spot owing to kidnapping activities with over four deaths, including a baby, recorded these past weeks,” he said.
Police confirm gunmen kidnap passengers in Cross River
