Suspected bandits have again invaded the Kofar Gayan area of Zaria Local Government Area and abducted six people on Sunday night.
A security source said the bandits who invaded the area around 11.30pm kidnapped their victims after sporadic gunshots.Kofar Gayan is an area that recorded frequent abductions of people by bandits including a Customs officer who later regained freedom when he paid ransom after 69 days in captivity.
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