Kidnappers and gunmen have sustained attacks in different parts of the country abducting 75 persons and killing 18 others.

In Niger State, no fewer than 50 persons were abducted in the early hours of Thursday when bandits attacked Bassa community in the Shiroro Local Government Area of the state.

Nine people were killed very early same day during an attack by bandits on  Sarki Sheme village in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

In Taraba State, at least, 25 youths, who were coming from a wedding, were abducted along Wukari-Takum road.

Bandits also struck in three local government areas of Kaduna State, where they killed four persons, including two brothers.

In Delta State, gunmen killed five persons in the Warri South Local Government Area.

Recall that the President, at a meeting with the newly appointed service chiefs, said the country was in an emergency.