The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of some passengers around Nde 3 Corners by Akparabong Junction in Ikom Local Government Area of the state, who were in transit after being ambushed by gunmen who shot at their vehicles, injuring three, while an unspecified number were taken away.
SP Irene Ugbo, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this but declined to give details of the attack, saying the incident occurred on Sunday, adding that efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the abducted passengers and ensure no repeat of the incident in the area.
A community resident, James Ese, told NAN that the three injured persons were rushed to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention.
While alleging herdsmen to be responsible for the almost daily attack on the road, he called on security agencies to be alive to their responsibilities.
“We want the police to rise to the challenge and end this menace to passengers in the last three weeks. This particular area of the Nde 3 Corners by Akparabong Junction has become a bloodbath spot owing to kidnapping activities with over four deaths, including a baby, recorded these past weeks,” he said.