Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) ASP Chukwu Okechwu, said the kidnappers operated with a light brown Sienna wagon adding that they shot indiscriminately before forcing the victims into their car.
He noted that the police was on their trail with a view to addressing them.
‘‘We are aware of the incident; I am assuring you efforts are at top gear to rescue them. As I am talking to you, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Donald Awunah and some senior police officers are on ground here monitoring situation,” he explained.