The security situation at the Idodo boundary axis of the Abakaliki-Enugu expressway has significantly worsened due to the criminal activities of kidnappers who have turned the area into a den of terror.
This has led to a suspension of trips by journalists and other road users who usually travel along this route, as the risk of being kidnapped has become too high.
The kidnappers, operating in a guerilla-style, strike without warning and have instilled fear in anyone attempting to pass through the area, causing a standstill in movements to and from Ebonyi state.
A source, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed that the kidnappers have become more emboldened, carrying out their nefarious activities over a span of two days.
They are known to lay low for extended periods before launching sudden attacks, catching their victims off guard.
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Journalist Obinna Ogbonnaya shared his experience of having to cancel an important meeting in Enugu due to the escalating kidnapping incidents on the road.
He expressed frustration at the lack of government intervention in addressing the issue, highlighting the urgent need for action to be taken to curb the situation before more lives are endangered.
Reports of shootings and close calls with the criminals have further heightened tensions among travelers, with many opting to avoid the route altogether.
The unpredictability of the kidnappers, who now operate even during daylight hours, has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty for those who rely on the Abakaliki-Enugu expressway for transportation.
Urgent measures are required to restore safety and security to the area and protect the lives of innocent civilians who risk falling victim to these criminal activities.
