Nigeria: Police Thwart Bandit Attempt to Block and Kidnap on Gusau-Sokoto Highway in Zamfara State

Bandits attempted to block the Gusau-Sokoto Road in Zamfara State, Nigeria, with the aim of kidnapping motorists. The police repelled the attack, engaging the bandits in a gun battle. While sources claimed that 26 passengers were abducted, the police spokesman denied this, stating that the police successfully thwarted the kidnap attempt, and no one was kidnapped. The police urged the public to provide intelligence to enhance security efforts.