Again, gunmen attack travellers along Abuja-Kaduna expressway

Bandits are said to have killed undisclosed number of persons and abducted travelers along Kaduna-Abuja highway.

The incident occurred Sunday evening around Rijana when gunmen blocked the Kaduna-Abuja highway.

Reports states that some travelers who attempted to run for safety were shot by the bandits, among them was a onetime governorship aspirant, Sagir Hamida under the platform of APC in Zamfara state.

Governor Bello Matawalle, condemned in strong terms the occurrence of the incident saying he received with great shock the sudden death of the young and promising politician.