A corps member has taken to social media in distress after his mother was reportedly kidnapped by armed bandits in Kogi state while she was travelling by road to Abuja. The incident has highlighted the increasing insecurity along major highways in the region, raising concerns among commuters and authorities alike.
Mother Reportedly Taken From Bus in Kabba
The heartbroken son, identified on X as @dope_demonxx, revealed that his mother was on a commercial bus en route to Abuja when kidnappers struck in Kabba, a major transit point in Kogi state. According to his account, the last communication he received from her was when she confirmed that the bus had reached the Kabba axis before her phone suddenly went dead, leaving him and the family in panic and fear for her safety.
In his post, @dope_demonxx expressed deep anguish, saying: “Nigeria don finally happen to me. Bandits don kidnap my mom. Haaa where do I start from?” The young man’s emotional plea has since drawn widespread attention and sympathy across social media platforms.
Viral Video Shows Passengers Abducted
The distressing news was further amplified by @abujastreets, who shared disturbing videos capturing the abduction of passengers from the bus on November 27, 2025. The caption accompanying the clips highlighted the frustration over the escalating insecurity in the region: “Apparently everyone on this bus was kidnapped earlier today in Kabba, Kogi state. Broad daylight bro… We are tired!!!”
The videos, which have gone viral, show terrified passengers being forced off the vehicle, underscoring the audacity and recklessness of bandits operating in broad daylight in a state that has increasingly witnessed kidnappings along its highways.
Son Shares His Panic Online
Following the incident, relatives of the kidnapped victims reportedly started receiving ransom calls, with varying amounts demanded for the release of each person. @dope_demonxx disclosed that negotiations with the kidnappers had begun but are proving frustrating and stressful. “The issue still stands on 60 million. We’re trying to negotiate with them, but the number they provided is off for now till evening before we try it again. They call each family that was kidnapped randomly with different amounts. We’re in so much pain. Many children are with them 💔,” he shared in a series of emotional posts.
He also provided further details in the comment section, stating: “She was going to Abuja today. The last we heard from her, she said she was in Kabba.” His desperate updates have since resonated with many Nigerians online, highlighting the human cost of rampant insecurity in the country.
[b]Netizens Pray for Her Safe Return
The post has generated a significant outpouring of concern and sympathy from netizens, with many praying for the safe return of his mother and other abducted passengers. Numerous users urged the government and security agencies to intervene promptly, emphasizing that kidnappings along Kogi and nearby highways have become alarmingly frequent and must be addressed to protect citizens.
Several social media users also called for stricter monitoring of major transit routes and improved intelligence gathering to prevent similar incidents from occurring. Others highlighted the psychological trauma experienced by victims’ families, stressing the need for both immediate and long-term security strategies to combat the surge in banditry across the region.
As the situation develops, Nigerians continue to watch closely, hoping that swift action by authorities will lead to the safe release of the abducted passengers. Meanwhile, online communities remain active in raising awareness about the incident and urging collective support for the affected families.
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