BREAKING: Armed Attackers Strike Enugu–Onitsha Expressway, Seize Travellers Near Police Checkpoint

Written by Myra February 8,2026
Gunmen on Tuesday ambushed several vehicles along the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway, abducting unsuspecting commuters in an attack that occurred close to a police checkpoint.
Eyewitness accounts say the assailants emerged suddenly, forcing vehicles to stop before dragging some passengers into the bush. The incident caused panic among motorists, with many abandoning the route to seek alternative roads.
The number of victims abducted has not yet been confirmed, while security agencies are yet to release an official statement on the attack. However, the proximity of the incident to a police checkpoint has raised fresh concerns about safety on major highways in the South-East.
Motorists have been advised to exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel along the axis, and remain alert as security operatives intensify efforts to track the perpetrators.
More details are expected as investigations continue.