Suspected gunmen on Saturday evening attacked a Benue Links commercial bus conveying passengers in Otukpo, Benue Stat.
Peak Newspaper reports that the bus was travelling from Makurdi to Lagos when it was ambushed a few minutes before entering Otukpo town, around the area known as Burnt Bricks.
Witnesses said the attackers opened fire on the vehicle, throwing passengers into panic. At least three people were reportedly shot during the attack, while several others fled into nearby surroundings to escape.
The injured passengers were rushed to the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Otukpo, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the Benue State Police Command on the incident. It was also unclear whether any arrests had been made.
The attack adds to growing concerns over road safety and armed violence along major transport routes in parts of Benue State.
