Gunmen Hijack Commercial Bus in Port Harcourt, 7 kidnapped

A commercial bus has been ambushed and hijacked by some gunmen in Port Harcourt

The gunmen are suspected to be kidnappers operating along Kalabari-Ogbakiri-Emohua road in Rivers state.

About seven people are reportedly missing following the attack. Sources reveal that the bus driver and six persons, including two other drivers were on a journey from Buguma to Port Harcourt, when attack took place.

It was gathered that some drivers were seen at the Abali Motor Park around Mile One area of Port Harcourt after the bus failed to arrive at the destination.

There are speculations that some of the passengers were later released by the kidnappers.

The Chairman of the Community Development Coordinating Committee in Asari-Toru Local Government Area, Saturday Ngorji has also confirmed the hijacking of the commercial bus traveling from Buguma to Port Harcourt.

Ngorji said the bus was intercepted at Israel-Ama junction by the hoodlums, who took away all the passengers, including the driver.

Naij reports that Saturday Ngorji said the divisional police officer at Buguma has deployed his men to search for the victims.

More details later.