GUO, an eastbound bus, likely from Lagos, was left abandoned with doors open and bags scattered, as shown in videos of the chaotic aftermath along the Benin-Ore express.

Report has it that kidnappers shot dead the driver and then abducted the passengers.

Eyewitnesses described the attackers herding riders away, with one unverified claim noting nearby soldiers who did not intervene.

The stretch has a history of kidnappings due to dense bushes and poor lighting, fueling public despair and demands for more patrols and better security.