According to police reports, the attackers struck at around dusk, targeting vehicles travelling along the heavily used road. Witnesses said the gunmen emerged suddenly, opening fire on passing cars before fleeing the scene on motorcycles.
The victims include private motorists and passengers aboard public service vehicles. Emergency responders rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, where several are reported to be in critical condition. The bodies of the deceased were taken to the mortuary as investigations commenced.
“I heard loud gunshots and people started screaming. Drivers abandoned their vehicles and ran for safety,” said one eyewitness who narrowly escaped the attack.
Police officers arrived shortly after the incident and sealed off the area, diverting traffic for several hours as forensic teams combed the scene for evidence. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the suspects, terming the attack a “premeditated and dangerous act of criminality.”
Security agencies have urged motorists to remain vigilant, especially when travelling at night, as patrols along the highway have been intensified.
The motive behind the ambush remains unclear, but officials have not ruled out robbery or organized criminal activity. Further updates are expected as investigations continue.
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