At least 18 students of a college of health sciences have reportedly been abducted by suspected terrorists while travelling from Sokoto State to Oyo State.
The incident occurred along the students’ route as they travelled to Oyo State, with reports indicating that the attackers intercepted their vehicle and took the students away.
The driver of the vehicle was reportedly killed during the attack.
The students were said to be travelling as a group when the suspected terrorists struck, leaving their families, colleagues and institutions concerned about their safety and whereabouts.
The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of students and travellers using major highways, particularly routes connecting northern states with other parts of the country.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the attack, including the exact location where the vehicle was intercepted and the identity of those responsible, remain subject to further investigation.
Security agencies are expected to intensify efforts to locate the abducted students and secure their safe release.
The reported abduction comes amid continuing security challenges in parts of northern Nigeria, where criminal and terrorist groups have targeted travellers, communities and institutions.
The incident has also raised fresh concerns about the security of interstate transportation and the need for stronger measures to protect passengers travelling long distances.
Families of the affected students are awaiting further information regarding their loved ones, while authorities are expected to provide updates as efforts to secure their release continue.
