Bandits Abducts Travellers in Katsina
Armed bandits have abducted some travelers along Jibia-Gurbi road in Katsina State and moved them to an unknown location.
An account that could not be independently verified has it that on their way into the forest, the driver, who attempted to escape, was shot by the bandits and abandoned to die.
The source added that the injured driver was discovered by some villagers two days after.
The escaped driver then disclosed that about 20 people were abducted by the bandits.
He is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.
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When contacted, the Katsina Police spokesman, SP Gambo Isah, confirmed the incident, saying however, the number of people abducted was nine.
He said two of the abducted persons have been rescued.
“Theie vehicle was faulty, that was why they stopped and the kidnappers pounced on them at a place close to a military checkpoint.
“Even before our men got there, the military men were there already,” SP Isah said.
He added that investigation into the matter was ongoing.
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