BREAKING: Gov El-Rufai’s convoy foils kidnapping along Kaduna-Abuja road
The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai’s convoy foiled attempted kidnapping of motorists along Kaduna-Abuja road on Wednesday afternoon.
Samuel Aruwan, media aide to the governor said in a statement that the governor who was on his way to Abuja got to the Akilubu village around 3:40pm, sighted dozens of vehicles parked by citizens alarmed that kidnappers were ahead.
“Security operatives in the governor’s convoy advanced and cleared the road of the criminals who fled into the forest.
“After clearing the road, Governor El-Rufai directed that travelers who had been wounded by the criminals be rushed to the nearest hospital.
“The Governor also directed security agencies to intensify patrols and permanently clear the road of the bandits,” the statement said.