Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have shot nine travellers and abducted 28 persons along Kaduna-Kachia Highway on Tuesday.
It was gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of today, few metres away from Kasuwan Magani.
The recent attack occurred few days after bandits kidnapped church members along the axis.
A resident, Tanko Makeri, said that the bandits blocked the highway’s two lanes and shot at travelers, the Peoples Gazette reports.
“They attacked those coming from Kaduna and people heading to Kachia. Nine people were killed on the spot why some sustained gunshot wounds. The bandits kidnapped over 20 people,” Mr Makeri said.
A Facebook user, Daniel Jacob, claimed that the brigands whisked away 28 persons after the attack.
“Kidnappers killed 9 People Along Kaduna-Kachia Road Just This Early Morning (500Metres To Kasuwan Magani) And Abducted 28 Persons, I am At The Scene On My Way To Jos Now,” Mr Jacob said.
When contacted, the police spokesperson in Kaduna, Muhammad Jalige, said that he was not aware of the attack but said, “I will get back to you as soon as I confirm.”
On March 26, bandits abducted eight members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on the highway while travelling for evangelism.
