Bandits have reportedly kidnapped 14 Indians in Ajaokuta, Kogi State.
According to The Cable, two Indians, two police officers and two drivers were killed when the gunmen attacked.
The incident reportedly happened around 9:00 pm on Friday.
“They were on their way home from work (West African Ceramics) when the gunmen attacked their Coaster bus yesterday (Friday) night,” a resident of the area said.
“Their bus was ambushed by these gunmen. They were able to kidnap 14 Indians. Two police officers providing security to them were also killed.”
In reaction to the attack, the Kogi state government said it is working with the security agencies to rescue all those that have been abducted.
“Immediately the unfortunate report was brought to the attention of the State Government, our administration has spread our security net in working with the conventional security agencies and local vigilante groups to ensure the abducted children are rescued alive and the cowards who abducted them brought to book,” Kingsley Fanwo, the state’s information commissioner, said in a statement on Saturday.
“In Kogi State, the life of everyone matters.
“The governor and the government of Kogi State understand that the number one responsibility of the Government is the protection of the lives and property of the citizens. The Kogi State Government will never shirk such responsibility.”