The Digest:
Suspected gunmen ambushed a fully loaded Benue Links commercial bus in Otukpo, Benue State, on Saturday evening, opening fire on passengers. The attack occurred as the bus, traveling from Makurdi to Lagos, approached the Burnt Bricks area just before Otukpo town, causing widespread panic and injuries.
Key Points:
- Suspected gunmen ambushed a Benue Links bus in Otukpo, Benue State, on Saturday.
- The bus was traveling from Makurdi to Lagos when attacked near the Burnt Bricks area.
- Attackers opened fire on the vehicle, causing panic among passengers.
- At least three passengers were shot and wounded during the assault.
- Other passengers managed to flee the scene to safety.
- The injured were taken to the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital.
- They are currently receiving medical treatment at the facility.
- The motive for the attack and the identity of the gunmen remain unknown.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
