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Terror bandits on Monday, kidnapped unspecified number of travellers in Gusau-Zaria Expressway of Zamfara State.
The criminal elements this medium gathered, blocked the road for about 30 minutes, firing shots indiscriminately near Magazu village in Tsafe local government area.
The Nigerian Army Quick Response team responded to distress calls with four trucks and engaged the terrorists, who subsequently escaped into the bush with some victims.
A motorist who escaped face-off described the bandits as being in large numbers.
Meanwhile, since the commencement of farming season, there have been daily incidents of roadblocks, attacks, and kidnappings by bandits targeting farmers.
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Both the military and police authorities are yet to issue a statement in respect to the development.
