Benue Links Condemns Bus Attack, Mourns Victims
State-owned transport company, Benue Links Nigeria Ltd, has strongly condemned Thursday’s deadly attack on one of its buses by suspected Fulani herdsmen near Otukpo Burnt Bricks.
In a statement issued Friday by the company’s Information Officer, Ehi Daniel, the firm confirmed that the 18-seater bus, en route Makurdi to Otukpo, was ambushed, resulting in the deaths of the driver, Mr. Samuel Agege, and a front-seat passenger.
Three passengers reportedly escaped the abduction attempt, while another had disembarked earlier in Taraku.
The company expressed condolences to the bereaved families and pledged continued collaboration with security agencies to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted victims. It also commended the swift response of law enforcement and expressed confidence in their efforts.
