Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Witness Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • International
    • Education
    • Health
    • Legislative
    • Judiciary
    • Security
    • Metro
    • Crime
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Labour
    • Oil & Gas
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Maritime
    • Banking
    • Energy
    • Communication
    • Technology
  • Special Reports
    • Anti-Corruption
    • Investigations
    • Interviews
    • Sponsored
  • Arts & Life
    • Art
    • Books
    • Fashion
    • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Weekend Gist
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Facts Check
    • Columns
  • Home
  • News
    • International
    • Education
    • Health
    • Legislative
    • Judiciary
    • Security
    • Metro
    • Crime
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Labour
    • Oil & Gas
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Maritime
    • Banking
    • Energy
    • Communication
    • Technology
  • Special Reports
    • Anti-Corruption
    • Investigations
    • Interviews
    • Sponsored
  • Arts & Life
    • Art
    • Books
    • Fashion
    • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Weekend Gist
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Facts Check
    • Columns
No Result
View All Result
The Witness Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
Home News Crime

Kidnappers attack God Is Good bus in Kogi, abduct passengers

by Godwin Onoh
December 2, 2024
in Crime
Kidnappers attack God Is Good bus in Kogi, abduct passengers
1
VIEWS
Share on WhatappShare on FacebookShare on Twitter

Some gunmen kidnapped scores of God Is Good Motors, GIGMobility bus passengers on Saturday in the Obajana area of Kogi State.

According to reports, the GIGMobility bus was moving from Lagos State to Abuja on Saturday, when it was attacked by gunmen around Obajana heading to Lokoja.

The kidnappers took all of the passengers away, but only the driver managed to escape.

An X user claimed that her friend was among the abductees and the gunmen had demanded the sum of N100million as ransom to release her.

“Please guys I need your help my friend who went for her convocation in Benin Republic (Cotonou) on our way back from Lagos to Abuja which was yesterday, she was kidnapped at Lokoja, Kogi State, and the kidnappers are demanding N100million for her release due to this incident the driver left the crime scene (GIG LOGISTICS TRANSPORT). I beg you all in the name of God; she needs our help. Help a sister help a friend; help me get my friend back. No amount is too small,” the X user said.

A source privy to the situation added: “She (referring to her friend) was kidnapped in Kogi State and the kidnappers are demanding for 100m. She was travelling with “God is good” motors They kidnapped all the passengers on the bus.”

Another X user said he witnessed the kidnapping incident and narrated how he escaped.

“I drove past the incident yesterday and it was only the driver left. This happened just after Dangote refinery at Obajana heading to Lokoja. All the windscreens were destroyed. The vehicle passed us at Kabba, I was almost a victim just that car overheated at Kabba; so we had to stop.”

Reacting, the company, in a post shared on Sunday evening confirmed the incident.

The company wrote: “Hello Morris, thank you for reaching out and for your concern during this difficult time. We understand the urgency and emotions surrounding this situation.

“Please know that we are also deeply affected by this incident, as well as other similar incidences.”S

Tags: gigmGod Is GoodGod Is Good Motors

Related Posts

Troops Recover 1.2m litres of stolen crude in Niger Delta
Crime

Troops recover 1.2m litres of stolen crude in Niger Delta

December 2, 2024
IMG  WA x
Crime

DSS arrests fake CSO leader, Kennedy Tabukoi, for alleged blackmail

November 22, 2024
B/Haram attacks military camp in Borno, kills five soldiers
Crime

B/Haram attacks military camp in Borno, kills five soldiers

November 20, 2024
Corruption: EFCC chairman fires two officials
Crime

Corruption: EFCC chairman fires two officials

November 20, 2024
Seven NSCDC officers feared killed after B’Haram ambush in Niger
Crime

Seven NSCDC officers feared killed after B’Haram ambush in Niger

November 20, 2024
FBI arrests Anambra politician, Franklin Nwadialo over ‘$3.3m scam’
Crime

FBI arrests Anambra politician, Franklin Nwadialo over ‘$3.3m scam’

November 9, 2024
Next Post
Emefiele linked to 753-duplex estate in Abuja forfeited to FG

Emefiele linked to 753-duplex estate in Abuja forfeited to FG

 

JHU AD  x

 

 

UBA

The witness

The Witness Newspaper is a credible Nigerian media organisation in both tabloid and online format with the mission of bringing its readers accurate and reliable information without bias, about happenings within the nation and abroad.

Categories

  • Aviation
  • Banking
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Inside Nigeria
  • International
  • Investigations
  • Judiciary
  • Lifestyle
  • Metro
  • Music
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Security
  • Southern Witness
  • Special Features
  • Sport
  • World

Recent Posts

  • Yuletide: FG declares Dec 25, 26, Jan 1 as public holidays
  • BREAKING: Many feared dead in Abuja stampede
  • Many die in stampede during Earnest Azudialo-Obiejesi food distribution in Anambra
  • BREAKING: Court grants Dele Farotimi bail in ‘defamation’ case
  • Raining curses on someone online is criminal offence – Police
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

The Witness Nigeria © 2017 - 2024.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • International
    • Education
    • Health
    • Legislative
    • Judiciary
    • Security
    • Metro
    • Crime
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Labour
    • Oil & Gas
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Maritime
    • Banking
    • Energy
    • Communication
    • Technology
  • Special Reports
    • Anti-Corruption
    • Investigations
    • Interviews
    • Sponsored
  • Arts & Life
    • Art
    • Books
    • Fashion
    • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Weekend Gist
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Facts Check
    • Columns

The Witness Nigeria © 2017 - 2024.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.