Bandits on Tuesday evening abducted scores of passengers on Abuja-Kaduna highway in an operation that lasted almost an hour.
It was gathered that the bandits blocked the highway between Kurnmin Kare and Katari in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State and abducted passengers from commercial and private vehicles.
An eyewitness told the BBC the incident took place in Katari around 4:30 pm.
Read Also: FG inaugurates N-Alerts to deter kidnappers, bandits, others
He explained that there were several empty vehicles parked on both side of the highway indicating that the occupants may have been abducted or fled into the bush.

He said that after the incident, a large number of security personnel arrived at the scene to take action.
Kaduna State Commissioner for Security and Internal Affairs Samuel Aruwan confirmed the incident, saying security operatives exchanged fire with the gunmen but no figures were available.
Very good visual appeal on this site, I’d rate it 10 10.
I have been examinating out many of your stories and i must say pretty good stuff. I will surely bookmark your website.
It’s appropriate time to make some plans for the future and it’s time to be happy. I have read this post and if I could I desire to suggest you few interesting things or tips. Maybe you could write next articles referring to this article. I desire to read more things about it!
I am glad to be a visitant of this gross web site! , thankyou for this rare info ! .
This web site is really a walk-through for all of the info you wanted about this and didn’t know who to ask. Glimpse here, and you’ll definitely discover it.
You could certainly see your expertise in the work you write. The world hopes for more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe. Always follow your heart.
It’s onerous to seek out educated people on this matter, but you sound like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks