Bandits attack wedding convoy, abduct travellers en route Katsina to Kebbi
Travelers Abducted by Suspected Bandits in Northwest Nigeria
Several travelers were reportedly abducted by suspected bandits while en route from Sheme in Katsina State to Kebbi State as part of a wedding convoy, raising new concerns about security along roads in Nigeria’s northwest.
Bakatsine, a crisis reporter covering the region, shared details of the incident on social media on Saturday. According to his report, the victims were attacked while escorting a bride to her wedding in Kebbi State.
Bakatsine urged the public to pray for the victims, stating that members of the convoy had been taken during the journey.
The nature of the attack, including the specific location and the exact number of individuals abducted, remains unclear. As of this report, security agencies had not released an official statement regarding the incident, and the fate of those taken captive is still unknown.
