The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of passengers travelling in a Lagos–Abuja Toyota Hiace bus alongside the Ayere–Kabba Highway in Kabba Native Authorities Space.
In a press release issued on Friday in Lokoja, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, stated the incident occurred on April 13, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m., when armed assailants intercepted the car, attacked the occupants, and took them to an unknown location.
The police didn’t disclose the variety of victims concerned, noting that investigations are ongoing to find out the complete particulars of the incident.
Kankarofi confirmed that one of many victims, Adoun Julius, 56, has been rescued, whereas the bus was recovered and brought to the police station for additional motion.
In line with the police, the affected car belongs to Chisco Transport Firm, bearing registration quantity KJA 405 YJ, and was en route from Lagos to Abuja on the time of the assault.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, acknowledged that efforts to rescue the remaining victims have been intensified, with joint safety operatives finishing up bush-combing and search-and-rescue operations.
She added that seven suspects have thus far been arrested in reference to the incident and are helping with ongoing investigations. The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Prison Investigation Division, alongside different tactical groups, is actively working to safe the victims’ launch and apprehend these accountable.
The command urged members of the general public to stay calm and supply helpful info that might help the continued operations, assuring that every one suggestions shall be handled with strict confidentiality.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the police’s dedication to defending lives and property, warning legal components to desist or face the complete pressure of the legislation.
Households of the victims had been additionally suggested to report back to the SCID headquarters in Lokoja, notably the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, to help with identification and the investigation course of.