Bandits Abduct Passengers on Abuja-Lokoja Highway, Prompting Rescue Operation
Bandits ambushed an 18-seater bus on the Abuja-Lokoja highway near Aseni village, shooting at the vehicle's tires to stop it. Passengers were then abducted at gunpoint and taken into the bush.
Local vigilantes, led by Saidu Adamu, mobilized to rescue the victims, with the police later joining the operation. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced on major highways in Nigeria, particularly in the border areas between the Federal Capital Territory and Kogi State.
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