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Bandits kill 2 FRSC officers, kidnap 10 others on Nasarawa highway

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Two officials of the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, were Monday confirmed dead and 10 others missing after.

Gunmen have attacked two buses conveying 26 Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, officials, killing two in Nasarawa State.

The convoy which was headed for the FRSC Academy in Udi was said to have come under attack around 8am at Udege junction, along Mararaban-Udege between Adoka, Nasarawa State.

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In a statement on Monday, the FRSC Corps Public Education Officer, PEO, Bisi Kazeem, said10 other officers are still missing.

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According to him, the officials were drawn from Sokoto and Kebbi State commands and were travelling in two buses.

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“Four others were injured, eight escaped unhurt and 10 unaccounted for as they were allegedly kidnapped by the assailants.

“The Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has immediately reported the incident to relevant authorities for prompt rescue of the kidnapped staff, while investigation to ensure that the assailants are brought to book, is ongoing.

“The Corps Marshal has called on all staff of the commission not to be deterred by this unfortunate incident.

“He assured that the commission will work closely with relevant security agencies to ensure that the criminal elements are brought to book and justice served while the missing personnel are found,” Mr Kazeem said.

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