El-Rufai’s convoy foils kidnapping on Kaduna-Abuja road
- Orders freed victims be treated by government
Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai’s convoy has foiled attempted kidnapping of motorists along Kaduna-Abuja road on Wednesday afternoon, according to a media release by Samuel Aruwan the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor.
“The Governor, who was on his way to Abuja got to the Akilubu village around 3:40pm, sighted dozens of vehicles parked by citizens alarmed that kidnappers were ahead.
“Security operatives in the governor’s convoy advanced and cleared the road of the criminals who fled into the forest”, the Statement indicated.
“After clearing the road, Governor El-Rufai directed that travelers who had been wounded by the criminals be rushed to the nearest hospital. The Governor also directed security agencies to intensify patrols and permanently clear the road of the bandits” Samuel Aruwan added.
