Fresh bandits Attack in Kaduna,Kills Four, Abducts Others
Suspected Bandits raid Kachia and Kajuru Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, killing four persons and abducting 11 others.
The attacks, which reportedly occurred from weekend till Monday, targeted several communities in Southern Kaduna, raising fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in the area.
Residents and eyewitnesses said the assailants stormed villages in both local government areas, killing residents and whisking away others, including women and children.
According to reports, the bandits reportedly attacked Mafofadiya and Zagom Mazuga villages of Kachia local government area between Sunday and Monday.
During the invasion, a resident identified as Joel Dauda was killed.
The attackers also abducted seven residents identified as Leo Bakut, Kefas Hilary, Vitoria Leo, Cristiana Joel, Iseal Joel, Hannatu Iseal and Isreal James.
Sources in the communities said the attackers operated for several hours before leaving with their captives.
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