Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- The former Chairperson of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Alhassan Niworo, has been abducted by suspected bandits alongside several other travellers.

The incident occurred as bandits continue to displace local communities in the northern senatorial district of the state.

Mr Niworo was reportedly seized around 4 p.m. on Monday, while travelling along the Mokwa-New Bussa road in Borgu Local Government Area of the state.

Witnesses said the attackers ambushed vehicles between Felegi and Ibi communities, forcing passengers into the bush. Among those abducted was a lawyer identified as Barrister Ahmad, and traders returning from the New Bussa weekly market.

Some victims who regained freedom on F...