Nigeria, June 25 -- Eight national officers of Nigeria's Scripture Union abducted by gunmen in Imo State are still being held captive.

The victims were abducted while returning from a Scripture Union national conference held at the Camp of Faith in Okigwe Area of Imo.

Scripture Union is a global interdenominational Christian movement committed to nurturing children and youth.

The incident, PREMIUM TIMES learnt, happened on 14 June along Orlu-Mgbidi Road while the victims were travelling from Okigwe to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

When contacted on Thursday, the police spokesperson in Imo State, Henry Okoye, confirmed the abduction of the victims to PREMIUM TIMES without giving details.

Meanwhile, Mr Okoye, a deputy superintendent o...