Gombe State Transport Services has officially denied reports that one of its buses was attacked and passengers were abducted along the route between Ayere and Kabba. The state transport authority characterized the claims as false, pushing back against the circulation of such information.
The denial comes in response to circulating reports alleging a violent incident involving the transport company’s vehicles in the region. By stating the reports are false, the Gombe State Transport Services aim to clarify the situation and counter the narrative of an attack and abduction.
While the specific details of the initial allegations were not elaborated upon in the denial, the company’s swift response highlights the sensitivity surrounding security concerns for public transport in the area.
Passengers and the public are advised to rely on official statements from the Gombe State Transport Services for accurate information regarding the safety and operations of their buses.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>