Suspected bandits have kidnapped eight National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members along a highway in Zamfara State.

However, a Police spokesperson in Zamfara, Yazid Abubakar, said he was going to verify the incident.

It was gathered that the victims were kidnapped on Saturday, while traveling inside from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to Sokoto en route to Zamfara State.

They were to take part in the mandatory national service when the bandits intercepted their vehicle.

According to reports 11 corps members were kidnapped but three managed to escape.

Aside from the eight corps members, the driver of the bus was also abducted.

Also, it is gathered that the family of one of the victims Betty Udofia was reached and that the kidnappers are demanding N4 million ransom.