Eight National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have been kidnapped by suspected bandits along a highway in Zamfara State.
The victims were kidnapped on Saturday, while travelling from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to Sokoto en route to Zamfara State.
They were to take part in the mandatory national service when the bandits intercepted their vehicle.
According to reports, 11 corps members were kidnapped but three managed to escape. The driver of the bus was also abducted.
The bandits, who reportedly contacted the family of one of the victims, Betty Udofia, are demanding N4 million ransom.
