The Digest:
In another brazen attack on civilian movement, gunmen have abducted 28 travellers, including men, women, children, and two princes, in the Zak community, Plateau State. The victims were ambushed on Sunday night while en route to a Maulud event, their vehicle abandoned on the roadside, a stark emblem of the relentless insecurity plaguing Nigeria's heartland.
Key Points:
- Gunmen abducted 28 travellers in the Zak community, Wase LGA, Plateau State, on Sunday night.
- The victims, including two princes and a religious leader, were travelling to a Maulud event in Sabon Layi.
- Their vehicle was found abandoned on Monday morning, with all occupants missing.
- A local youth leader confirmed the incident, noting the victims' whereabouts remain unknown.
- Security agencies have been notified and are investigating the abduction.
- The area has been plagued by frequent kidnapping, banditry, and cattle rustling.
- Residents continue to call for increased security presence to flush out criminal elements.
Sources: Daily Trust, Vanguard
