Terrorists kidnap 2 UDUTH staff on Abuja-Sokoto route,

In June 2024, armed gunmen identified as terrorists ambushed a vehicle on the Abuja‑Sokoto highway in north‑central Nigeria and abducted two staff members of the University of Developmental and Technological Higher Education (UDUTH). The kidnappers demanded the release of detained militants and a ransom; authorities launched a rescue operation while urging the public to avoid the route. The incident highlighted the ongoing insecurity on major transport corridors in Nigeria. Views Nigeria