Bandits have again attacked commuters along the Abuja-Kaduna highway and abducted an unspecified number of travelers.

Spokesman of the Kaduna Police Command Mohammed Jalige said the bandits blocked the Audu Ogbe portion of the Highway, near Katari village.

He said the bandits intercepted some vehicles, and in the process, took some persons away to an unknown destination.

Jalige said the prompt response and arrival of security operatives attached to the highway, prevented the terrorists from abducting more travelers.

The spokesman explained that the security operatives engaged the criminals in a gun duel and successfully repelled them from further attacks.