The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ebonyi State has officially confirmed the abduction of two of its personnel by unknown gunmen along the Abakaliki-Enugu federal highway. This incident highlights the growing danger faced by commuters on various roads in Ebonyi and neighboring states due to the escalating cases of abductions by gunmen.
Particularly affected are the Nkalagu (Ebonyi) and Idodo (Enugu) axes of the road, where incidents of abduction have been steadily rising. According to Henry Igwe, the Sector Commander of FRSC in Ebonyi State, both personnel were abducted on March 8, immediately after completing their duties at the corps’ Nkalagu office and while returning to Enugu.
The families of the abducted personnel have confirmed that they never reached home, and subsequent contacts with the families revealed that they had been taken by kidnappers who are now demanding ransom. Igwe stated that negotiations are ongoing between the families and the kidnappers, with the FRSC offering support within its capacity.