The Kaduna State Police Command says it has rescued three students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria abducted on Monday along Abuja-Kaduna highway.
In a press statement by the Public Relations Officers, DSP Yakubu Sabo, the Command said three other persons were however still with the abductors.
According to the statement: “The Command wishes to state that, on the said date, August 26, at about 18:50hrs, Armed Men in Military Uniform intercepted some commuters near Masari Village along Kaduna-Abuja Expressway, opened fire on the vehicles, in the process kidnapped six persons.
“However, due to the prompt response of the Police and other security agents to the scene, three people were later released by the hoodlums due to intensive combing within the general area.”
The statement said the three students alongside the abandoned vehicles at the scene of the incident were moved to a police station.
It further assured that efforts were being made by the joint teams of Anti-Kidnapping Unit, PMF and the IRT to rescue the remaining three victims and arrest the perpetrators.
It however warned the public against false information.
“Thus, the Command enjoins the general public to jettison such report as a misleading information.
“Consequently, the press should continue to uphold high ethical standard of their profession.”
“Internet subscribers should also be cautious in sharing stories of questionable sources especially via the social media,” it said.