Bandits Kill 2, Abduct 12 In Kaduna Community

Bandits on Sunday attacked Anguwan Gwari in Tudun Wada Kujama, Chikun local government area of Kaduna State, killed two persons and abducted 12 others.

The attack, which occurred between 12:00am and 2:00am, threw the community into panic as the residents fled for safety amid sporadic gunshots.

The Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp commandant in Maraban Rido, Sule Adams, who confirmed the incident to LEADERSHIP, said the assailants stormed the Unguwan Gorah Joseph axis of Tudun Wada Gabas Kujama, where they carried out the operation.

According to him, seven of the victims abducted are members of the same family.

He identified the kidnapped persons as Mercy Jonathan, Peace Jonathan, Bartholomew Jonathan, Bethel Jonathan, Steven Jonathan, Jonathan Bulus, Nation Jonathan, Jacob Jonathan, Joy Silas, Destiny Silas, Candy Thomas and Saviour Emmanuel.

Adams added that two residents, Ayuba Barau and Mary Augustine, lost their lives during the attack.

He described the incident as tragic and a stark reminder of the persistent insecurity facing communities in the area, stressing the urgent need for intensified security measures.

He called on security agencies to scale up patrols and strengthen intelligence gathering to forestall further attacks, while urging government at all levels to take decisive and lasting action to address the situation.

Adams also appealed to the residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security operatives by providing timely and useful information.