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Gunmen Kill 2, Abduct Others Along Lokoja-Abuja Road

Malik Yahya/

Gunmen yesterday morning killed two people and reportedly abducted several others along the Lokoja – Abuja expressway.

NewsmakersNG learnt that the incident occurred at about 7am between Acheni and Gegu villages in Kogi State.

Governor Yahaya Bello confirmed the incident in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mohammed Onogwu.

According to the governor, a popular businessman in Lokoja, Nicholas Ofodile, and one other person were the casualties during a cross fire between the gunmen and operatives of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS).

Also, an unconfirmed number of passengers travelling in a commercial bus were reportedly abducted by the gunmen.

Ofodile was said to be travelling to Abuja from Lokoja in his Lexus SUV with registration number LKJ 658 PU when he ran into a road block mounted by the gunmen.

The gunmen were said to have opened fire on his vehicle, killing him in the process.

At least eight vehicles were caught up in the process and several road users sustained gunshot wounds.

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