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Armed robbers have attacked a motorcyclist in broad daylight on the Sankera axis in Benue State, snatching his motorcycle after threatening him with a gun.
The victim narrated that two armed men approached him. One pointed a gun at his head and demanded money and a mobile phone, while the other stood guard. “I was threatened and told I would be shot if I didn’t hand over money,” the victim said. “I had neither my phone nor cash on me, so I pleaded for my life.”
After confirming he had nothing of value, the attackers reportedly let him go but made away with his motorcycle, leaving him stranded and traumatised. The victim described the experience as “bitter and painful,” noting that no help came despite the broad daylight operation.
The incident highlights growing concerns over security in parts of the Sankera axis, especially in rural communities where residents say criminal elements now operate openly without fear.
Security experts warn that such attacks, particularly during the day, signal increasing boldness among armed groups and a potential breakdown of local surveillance systems. Residents are now calling on authorities to urgently deploy security personnel, intensify patrols, and dismantle criminal hideouts in the area to prevent further attacks.
For many, the message is clear: no time of day is safe anymore in parts of the Sankera axis. The robbery has once again raised questions about the effectiveness of security measures in protecting innocent citizens going about their daily activities.
