Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have abducted two persons in Umabor community, Eha-Alumonah, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.

The incident occurred Friday evening along the Agu Umabor Road.

A source named the victims as Chinedu Asanya from Eziama Umabor and a 20-year-old girl, Chinelo Ezugwu from Elugwu Umabor.

It was gathered that while some of the road users ambushed by the gunmen managed to escape, the two victims were not that lucky.

A competent source from the community, who spoke on the development, said tension was high in the community.

“We are in shock that these people (Fulani herdsmen) have finally entered our peaceful community. No place is safe any longer.

“Everybody is scared; they have made contact with the families of the victims, demanding for ransom.

“We are appealing to the State Government to come to our aid before these people run us out.

“His Excellency the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah should please send us help.

“We are under siege because that is the only access road that leads to Agu Umabor, there is no alternative; what it also means is that our people would be unable to go to farm anymore,” he lamented.

Meanwhile, one of those who escaped from the bandits, said while he ran into the bush, he could hear the voice of the victims crying out for help.