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A-yet-to-be-ascertained number of bus passengers were kidnapped at Nde Corners Akparabong Junction in the Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.

Three of the passengers were also injured by the gunmen while the actual number of the travellers currently with the kidnappers had yet to be confirmed as of the time of this report.

The incident has also been confirmed by the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Irene Ugbo who claimed that the attack occurred on Sunday, 31st of December, 2023, Daily Nigerian reports.

The police added that efforts had been put in place to secure the release of the abducted passengers and also ensure no repeat of the incident in the area.

James Ese, a resident of the community, narrated to newsmen that the three injured persons were rushed to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention.

The community has witnessed a series of kidnapping incidents in recent times.

Lamenting the incessant kidnapping cases in the area, residents told journalists that the community had mobilised to fix the bad spots on the road to allow for the free flow of traffic.

For instance, gunmen killed one Akpang Ayambem, kidnapped four and wounded several others at the same spot - on Christmas Day.