December 22, (THEWILL) – Suspected bandits have attacked a convoy of over 10 motorists and abducted scores of travellers along Kaduna–Birnin Gwari Highway
A resident who spoke on condition of anonymity told newsmen in Kaduna on Wednesday that scores of travellers were Kidnapped while several motorists were attacked by the bandits.
He said most of the victims of kidnappers were traders on their way to Kano.
The source further added that about 18 vehicles which was led by a police escort were attacked
“We have about 70 of our traders from Udawa town alone and there are others from neighbouring towns in the convoy that was attacked between Udawa and Buruku along the highway”, the source said.
It was gathered that some of the traders that ran into the bush called their relations to inform them of the situation.
The latest incident came less than 12hours after bandits on Tuesday night attacked Angwar Gimbiya community, in Sabon Tasha, Chikun LGA, in Kaduna and abducted scores of residents in the area.
Kaduna Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, had on Tuesday visited President Mohammad Buhari over the security situation in the State.
The Kaduna Police Command has not issued statements on the incident.
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