Unknown gunmen on Monday, attacked officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), killing two and kidnapping about 10 others.
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Bisi Kazeem, spokesperson of the agency, said 26 officials were traveling in two buses from Sokoto and Kebbi command of the corps for a training programme at FRSC Academy, Udi, Abuja, when they were attacked.
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They were said to have been attacked at Udege junction, along Mararaban-Udege, Nasarawa State, at about 8.am.
Kazeem said one of the officers in the vehicle died during the attack, while another died in the hospital and four others were injured.
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“Eight officers escaped unhurt, ten are unaccounted for as they were allegedly kidnapped by the assailants,” he said.
The agency’s spokesperson said the Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, has immediately reported the incident to relevant authorities for prompt rescue of the kidnapped staff, while investigations are ongoing to ensure that the assailants are brought to book.
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He noted that the corps marshal has called on all staff of the corps not to be deterred by the unfortunate incident.
He assured that the corps will work closely with relevant security agencies to ensure that the criminal elements are brought to book, and rescue the missing personnel.
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