More than 10 passengers and their driver travelling from Yauri, Kebbi State to Abuja have been kidnapped by armed bandits, sparking panic across the northwest highway.
The abduction reportedly occurred on Sunday, October 25, 2026, although the exact location of the attack and circumstances surrounding how the commercial vehicle was intercepted remain unclear.
A disturbing video obtained by DAILY POST and now circulating on social media shows the captives sitting closely together in an unknown bush location. In the footage, one of the victims is seen making a telephone call, reportedly to his mother, while an armed bandit points what appears to be an AK-47 rifle directly at the group.
The footage also shows the gunmen ordering victims to call relatives to demand ransom, though the exact amount demanded has not been confirmed.
“We just want them back safely. No family should go through this,” a relative of one passenger told local contacts after seeing the clip.
Another community member lamented: “This route has become too dangerous. People are scared to travel.”
As of Tuesday morning, October 27, 2026:
– Identities and current whereabouts of the victims remain unknown
– Security agencies have not issued an official statement or confirmed rescue operations
– Authenticity of the viral video is yet to be officially verified, but it has heightened fears about road safety
The Kebbi-Abuja corridor and the larger Kontagora-Yauri road have become hotspots for banditry in recent weeks, with similar abductions reported along the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway.
Families are anxiously awaiting updates as calls grow for security agencies to intensify patrols and rescue operations.