Tochukwu Eluwa-Delta

Gunmen has abducted three interstate travelers along Okpavuerhe-Olomu Road in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta state over the weekend.

AFNEWS gathered that travelers numbering three, were ambushed in their SUV by the gunmen along the road that linked the East/West road.The community vigilante group mobilized immediately into the forest in the early hours of the said day and rescued one of the victims who is currently under protective custody of the police in Ughelli.

Chairman of the vigilante group who spoke on condition of anonymity to said after rescuing one of the victims, they could not withstand the superior firepower of the gunmen but were lucky to rescue one.He lamented a lack of adequate weapons as a major challenge in confronting the gunmen in the forest.

Delta State Police Commissioner, Hafiz Inuwa, who confirmed the abduction to journalists, said they are making efforts to rescue other victims just as he commended the local vigilante group whom he said are working closely with the police in reducing crime in the state.