Bandits kidnap district head, his daughter, Catholic catechist and four others in Southern Kaduna

Monday, August 26, 2024-Bandits have abducted the district head of Garu Kurama, his daughter, a Catholic catechist and five other members of the Gurzan Kurama community in Kaduna State.

The Southern Kaduna Peoples' Union (SOKAPU) under leadership of Engr. Tabara S.K condemned the abduction which occurred on Friday night, August 23, 2024. 

 A statement issued by the forum’s Public Relations Officer, Josiah Yusuf , on Saturday, August 24, gave the names of those kidnapped as, Mr. Yakubu Jadi (District Head), Mr. Iliya Yakubu, Mr. Nehemiah Tanko (pictured), Mr. Thomas Tanko, Mr. Yakubu Jadi's daughter and the Catholic Catechist of the community.

 The leadership of SOKAPU described the incident as unfortunate, alarming and worrisome. 

 “SOKAPU is calling on security agencies and relevant authorities to put in their very best of endeavour to ensure the quick and safe release of the district head Mr Yakubu Jadi and those six others,” the statement read. 

 "The trauma being experienced by the victims, families and entire community can only be imagined. The Union is calling on Governments at all levels to do more in protection of lives and properties of its citizens.

“All communities are enjoined to be more organised and vigilant against unusual faces and movements in their environments and report such to appropriate authorities. Insecurity across the land must not be allowed to escalate.”