A commercial passenger bus has been hijacked by unidentified gunmen in Rivers State.
Reports said that the bus was loaded with passengers, who were suspected to be traveling to the Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered from a source, who preferred anonymity, that the hoodlums struck around 7:30 pm, on Monday, and no information has been received on the victims’ whereabouts.
The source said the bus was attacked around Ahiankwo market on the Emohua-Kalabari road while heading to the riverine area from Port Harcourt.
The incident was said to have been confirmed by the state Police Command.
A police source said an Opel bus was attacked and eight passengers on board were kidnapped from the vehicle.