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The Kano State Police Command has rescued 10 passengers and repelled an attack by suspected bandits on the Jos–Kano highway in Doguwa Local Government Area, while efforts are ongoing to secure the release of three remaining victims.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, saying the incident occurred on Sunday, July 26, at about 5:30 p.m. along the Folgore Forest axis between Gate Two Safer Highway and Dogo Dutse.
According to him, a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number BKK 6824 XA, travelling from Jos to Kano, was intercepted by five armed men wielding machetes and a firearm.
The assailants reportedly blocked the highway, attacked the vehicle and abducted 13 of the 20 passengers on board. The police said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Doguwa Division received a distress call and…
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