‘We thought we would die’ — Survivor recounts Otukpo bus attack

A survivor of the recent attack on a Benue Links bus in Otukpo, Benue State, has recounted the terrifying moments gunmen opened fire on passengers, saying they feared they would not make it out alive.

Ekwutosblog had earlier reported that unknown gunmen on Saturday evening attacked a fully loaded Benue Links vehicle traveling from Makurdi to Lagos.

The bus was ambushed a few minutes after leaving Otukpo town, near the Burnt Bricks area, where the assailants opened fire indiscriminately on passengers.

Speaking after the attack, one of the survivors said the incident occurred around the Otukpo axis, between two security checkpoints.

“We were on our way to Lagos, around Otukpo axis, in between two checking points. We were attacked by armed robbers.

“They kept shooting, shooting, shooting non-stop. They shot three people in the process,” the survivor narrated.

According to the survivor, panic gripped passengers as bullets rained on the vehicle, leaving many in shock.

“We thought we would die. We thank God for life. I’m still in a shock stage right now, so I can’t say much,” the survivor added.

It was gathered that three passengers sustained gunshot injuries during the attack, while others escaped unhurt.

The injured victims 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, security agencies were yet to issue an official statement on the incident, while residents continue to express concern over the recurring attacks along the Otukpo axis.