Gunmen Abduct Seven People Along Kaduna- Abuja Highway
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At least seven people have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on the Abuja-Kaduna expressway on Tuesday.
Although the police authorities in Kaduna state are yet to confirm the incident, an eyewitness told our correspondent that the gunmen blocked the road at about 4:30pm on Tuesday and intercepted several vehicles, after which they took seven people to an unknown destination.
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Among the kidnap victims are said to be three final year students of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Despite the deployment of more security operatives, Abuja-Kaduna road has become notorious flash-point for kidnappings and armed robbery attacks.
Authorities say an investigation into the recent incident is ongoing.