The horrifying incident occurred along the Fidiwo axis of the highway, sending shockwaves and sparking buzz online.
According to an anonymous source, the victims were traveling when their vehicle was intercepted by armed men who opened fire indiscriminately.
The assailants forcefully abducted seven passengers and escaped into the nearby bush, leaving chaos and fear in their wake.
Eyewitnesses reported that a courageous female passenger in another vehicle attempted to flee the scene but was tragically shot by the gunmen, leaving her critically wounded.
Additionally, another unidentified woman lost her life after being hit by gunfire during the attack.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the State Police Command, SP Omolola Odutola, revealed that a manhunt had been launched to apprehend the suspected kidnappers.
The police swiftly responded to the report of the abduction and commenced a thorough search of the area.
The efforts of the police yielded a beacon of hope as one of the victims, Kasali Idris Adegoroye, was successfully rescued from the clutches of the kidnappers on Tuesday.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu Abiodun, personally oversaw the operation, ensuring that additional resources were deployed to secure the safe return of the remaining abductees.
As investigations continue, the police have urged residents not to panic and to maintain normalcy in their travel plans.
