Lives are at risk after suspected bandits reportedly abducted members of a wedding convoy travelling from Sheme, Katsina State, to Kebbi State. The attack, first disclosed by crisis reporter Bakatsine on X on Saturday, underscores persistent insecurity on North-West roads.
Bakatsine said the victims were part of a group escorting a bride when the convoy came under attack. He appealed for support and prayers, writing, "We kindly request your prayers for our friends and relatives who were travelling from Sheme, Katsina State, to Kebbi State to escort a bride. Along the journey, they reportedly encountered bandits and some members of the convoy were abducted."
Specifics about where the ambush occurred and how many people were taken were not available at the time of the report. The fate and whereabouts of those reportedly seized remain unknown. Local authorities had not released an official statement as of filing, leaving relatives and communities without confirmation or details.
The incident feeds renewed alarm over the security of inter-state travel in the region. Attacks on convoys and highway abductions have become a recurring threat in parts of Nigeria, and this episode adds to public anxiety about movement between Katsina and neighbouring states.
Immediate next steps hinge on confirmation from security agencies and follow-up reporting. Officials have yet to comment on the event, and further information will be required to establish the scale of the abduction, the exact location, and any response by security forces. For now, the reported seizure of travellers heading to Kebbi has amplified calls for attention to road safety in the North-West, and for swift action to locate those taken and prevent further attacks.
