Gunmen on Sunday evening kidnapped a yet-to-be identified couple and a man in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State.
According to Oasis Magazine, the trio were whisked away in a Sienna car at about 8.p.m. from Iyke Supermarket along Abraka Police Station road where they came to purchase certain items.
Although details of the incidence are still sketchy, eyewitnesses said the gunmen fired several gunshots into the air to scare away passers-by and to foil any form of resistance.
After the operation, the kidnappers also made attempt on another individual who narrowly escaped.
The man was said to be driving in his Mercedes Benz car. Sources said the hoodlums shot at him and the passenger in his car, adding that they managed to escape without any injury.
In the process, an Okada rider was hit by the driver of the Mercedes Benz car.
Sources said the kidnappers sped off with their victims, heading the direction of Abbi in Ndokwa West Local Government Area.
At the time of filling this report, the Delta State Police Command were yet to make statement on the incident.