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Reports of alleged Owerri-Anambra expressway bus abductions appeared online during Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations. Social media users claimed that armed attackers stopped several commercial buses, robbed passengers, and allegedly kidnapped people from at least two buses traveling from Lagos to the Southeast.
The reports have sparked public discussion about highway safety, security, and the safety of travelers using major roads in the Southeast.
According to eyewitness accounts shared on social media, armed attackers reportedly stopped vehicles along a road connecting Imo and Anambra states in the early morning.
Owerri-Anambra expressway bus abductions
The reports claimed that the attackers forced several vehicles to stop, took valuables from passengers, and allegedly led some passengers into nearby forest areas.
The reports led to different reactions online, with users making different claims about who was behind the alleged attack. Some posts blamed armed herdsmen, while others claimed that local armed groups were responsible. However, there was no immediate official confirmation of these claims.
As reports of Owerri-Anambra expressway bus abductions spread, people called for updates from the police commands in Imo and Anambra states. At the time, there was no formal confirmation or official briefing from either police command about the specific incident.
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