Friday, March 14, 2025 - Suspected bandits have abducted ten villagers from three remote communities under Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The
incidents occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, March 12, 2025 around 2am,
when a group of armed bandits invaded the Unguwan Yashi-Maraban Kajuru
community and kidnapped six persons.
Those
abducted were God-Dream Ladan, Lady God-Dream, Philip Mudakas, Mercy Philip,
Bitrus Philip, and Gmen Philip.
Similarly,
in Makyali village, two persons sustained gunshot wounds and are currently
receiving medical attention at Maraban Kajuru Hospital after bandits stormed
the community.
Two
females – Rahina Yahaya and Zulai Yahaya – were also kidnapped in the village.
The
injured victims were identified as Ubale Yahaya and Abdullahi/
It was
gathered that the same group of bandits moved to Ungwan Mudi Doka around 4am
and kidnapped two more persons – Amos Michael and Samita Amos.
Stephen
Maikori, the Acting District Head of Kufana, confirmed the incident to Daily
Trust on Thursday, stating that such attacks had reduced in the past
but resurged this week.
“So far,
ten people have been taken away, with two injured now receiving treatment. We
are appealing for an intensified rapid security response and action to save
lives and properties in this axis,” he said.
He also
added that the incident had been reported to security agencies accordingly.
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