It was gathered that the police station in the area was set ablaze by the rampaging protesters.

It was gathered that 2 months ago,, six persons were abducted in the town and N2 million was paid before they were released.

Four other residents have been abducted about 5 days ago and were yet to be released

A gang of kidnappers stormed the area on Sunday and abducted 16 residents.

Gridlock caused by the roadblock also extended to the Zuma military barrack and Madalla area in the other axis.

In a related development, a vehicle conveying some people suspected to be kidnappers was set ablaze around Madalla area of the high way around 11 am on Monday

CityMirror News