Two passengers kidnapped after gunmen block Plateau road

Suspected kidnappers have abducted two passengers after blocking the Bokkos-Barkin Ladi Road in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack occurred at about 8:40 pm. on Friday, August 28, when troops of Sector 4, Operation Enduring Peace, responded to a distress call about the incident. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama said that when the troops arrived, they found that the gunmen had blocked the road and stopped a vehicle driven by Mr Kollog Dakwan. Two passengers in the vehicle were reportedly taken away by the attackers. The troops quickly moved into the surrounding bushes to search for the kidnappers and rescue the victims.