Along Makurdi–Otukpo road in Benue State, gunmen have abducted passengers, including 2026 UTME candidates.
The victims were travelling in a Benue Links bus from Makurdi to Otukpo when the attack happened on Wednesday night.
The vehicle was intercepted around 8pm, with several passengers taken into the bush by suspected bandits.
Most of the victims were young candidates heading to Otukpo to sit for the JAMB examination.
Police confirmed that 14 passengers were abducted, while one victim managed to escape.
Security operatives have launched a rescue operation, with officials already in the area coordinating efforts.
Authorities also revealed that the bus allegedly travelled at night against company policy.