A group of suspected Fulani terrorists ambushed a luxurious bus traveling from Owerri to Abuja on the Benin-Ore expressway, abducting over 90 passengers. The incident occurred on October 1, 2025, around 1:20 am, near the Ena River bridge.
According to eyewitnesses, the armed bandits, numbering several and armed with AK-47 rifles and machetes, intercepted the bus and took the passengers into the forest. Two passengers managed to escape through the windows, with one later being rescued by a hunter.
The abducted passengers’ whereabouts remain unknown, and no rescue team has been deployed yet. This incident highlights the growing insecurity in the region, with concerns about the safety of travelers and the need for increased security measures.
Details of the Incident:
– Number of Passengers Abducted: Over 90
– Location: Benin-Ore expressway, Edo State
– Time: 1:20 am, October 1, 2025
– Armed Bandits: Suspected Fulani terrorists with AK-47 rifles and machetes.
The recent abduction of over 90 passengers on the Benin-Ore expressway by suspected Fulani terrorists has raised serious concerns about the safety of travelers in the region. According to reports, the incident occurred on October 1, 2025, around 1:20 am, near the Ena River bridge, when armed bandits intercepted a luxurious bus traveling from Owerri to Abuja.
Incident Details:
– Number of Passengers Abducted: Over 90
– Location: Benin-Ore expressway, Edo State
– Time: 1:20 am, October 1, 2025
– Armed Bandits: Suspected Fulani terrorists with AK-47 rifles and machetes
Two passengers managed to escape through the windows, with one later being rescued by a hunter. The abducted passengers’ whereabouts remain unknown, and no rescue team has been deployed yet.
This incident highlights the growing insecurity in the region, with concerns about the safety of travelers and the need for increased security measures. In recent times, there have been several reports of kidnappings and attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen in various parts of Nigeria, including Edo State.
In January 2023, suspected herdsmen attacked a train station in Igueben, Edo State, abducting dozens of passengers and injuring several others. The Nigerian government has been working to improve security measures and rescue abducted victims, but the frequency of such incidents remains a concern.
