GUNMEN KIDNAP SOKOTO RESIDENTS AS POLICE STEP UP RESCUE OPERATIONS
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By: Muftau Fatimo
“I will head back to Abuja once I am able to get out of this gridlock,” Adewale said.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kogi State, Mohammed Gambo, faulted both the federal and state governments over the condition of the road in an interview with our correspondent.
He alleged that the highway has been neglected for about 20 years due to insufficient funding and the involvement of incompetent contractors. “I spent seven hours on the road while travelling to Abuja on Thursday,” Gambo said.
Gambo described the route as a critical gateway connecting the Federal Capital Territory to the North Central region and parts of the South, facilitating the movement of food supplies, fuel, and manufactured goods. He warned that conditions could deteriorate further as Easter travel peaks.
“With Easter in progress, many Nigerians will spend a significant part of the holiday on the road. Our senators and other lawmakers must work with relevant authorities to ensure urgent intervention, as the hardship is becoming unbearable,” he added.
Eyewitness accounts indicated that the attackers struck while residents were asleep, forcing many to flee amid sporadic gunfire.
“We were sleeping outside when the alarm was raised. Everyone started running for safety. We could hear gunshots from different parts of the village,” a resident recounted.
Reports suggest that nine persons, mostly women and elderly men, were taken by the assailants, while two others sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.
Rufai reaffirmed the command’s commitment to restoring peace in the area and urged residents to stay alert and cooperate with security agencies.
“We call on members of the public to share reliable information that could support ongoing operations. Ensuring the safety of lives and property is our highest priority,” he added.
The incident has intensified residents’ concerns over the increasing incidents of banditry in the region, prompting calls for a continued security presence to prevent further attacks.
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