A dozen motorists forced to park along Kaduna-Abuja highway on Wednesday due to a blockage of the road by kidnappers were rescued when the convoy of Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai arrived the scene.
The governor arrival at the scene made the kidnappers abandon their mission after hurting some of their victims.
According to Samuel Aruwan, the governor’s spokesman, El-Rufai ordered those that were injured to be taken to the hospital to receive medical attention.
The governor was on his way to Abuja, when he got to Akilubu village, he saw a dozens vehicles parked by citizens, who said kidnappers had blocked the road ahead.
“Security operatives in the governor’s convoy advanced and cleared the road of the criminals who fled into the forest.
‘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,” he added.
