Suspected bandits have abducted ten villagers from three remote communities under Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.
It was gathered that the incidents occurred in the early hours of Wednesday 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 4 am and kidnapped two more persons – Amos Michael and Samita Amos.
Stephen Maikori, the acting district head of Kufana, confirmed the incident, stating that such attacks had been reduced in the past but were 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.
Meanwhile, the State Government and the Police Command have yet to release an official statement on the incident.
The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, could not be reached on the phone when filing this report.
