Driver Shot Dead As Gunmen Abduct 13 Passengers In Nasarawa
A driver identified as Adamu
Usman has been confirmed dead after being shot by gunmen who abducted 13
passengers along Shafa-Abakpa -Umaisha road in Toto Local Government Area of
Nasarawa State.
Usman was shot thrice on the
abdomen and died while being treated at the University of Abuja Teaching
Hospital on Tuesday night.
Another driver, Ibrahim Saidu who
recounted how the incident occurred told Daily Trust that it took place around
5pm.
He said the vehicles which were
conveying passengers from Ugya to Abaji and Toto town, said they were attacked
by kidnappers who emerged from the bush in large numbers. Saidu said the
kidnappers surrounded the vehicles after the driver lost control and whisked
away 13 passengers.
