The Student wing of the Coalition of Northern Groups, (CNG), has threatened to shut down Zaria, in Kaduna State, over the abduction of 13 local government area council workers.
It was gathered that the victims were abducted while returning from a condolence visit.
Some of the victims were identified as Director, Education and Social Development, Mrs. Deborah Mugu, and her deputy, Dalhatu Aliyu-Awai. They were reportedly kidnapped at Kidandan, Giwa local government area of Kaduna State, on Monday.
According to a security source, the driver of the 18-seater bus which conveyed the staff, Umar Abubakar (Katako), had been released by the bandits. He was reportedly told to go and inform the victim’s relatives that other staff members had been abducted.
He said based on eyewitness’ report, six bandits with AK-47 had intercepted the bus 45min after it left Kaya town.
He added that after searching and disposing the passengers of valuables, the bandits ordered them into the forest.
