61 individuals kidnapped in recent Kaduna attack
Approximately 61 individuals were purportedly taken by alleged bandits in a recent attack on the Buda community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Both state and police officials have not yet verified the attack, but a local resident told this newspaper on Tuesday that the bandits raided the village on Monday night around 11:45 pm, and abducted 61 individuals.
As stated by a resident, Dauda Kajuru, the abductors descended on the community in substantial numbers and began firing weapons randomly.
“What happened was terrifying. The bandits came intending to abduct scores of people that’ll outnumber that of school pupils in Kuriga Village of Chikun Local Government Area, but the swift response of soldiers who werw not more than 2km away from Kajuru curtailed the number.
“My siblings were part of those abducted yesterday and based on the information available as of this morning, the bandits with their victims are yet to get to their destination,” Manyu said.
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He lamented that since the removal of an Army Commander popular known as (Tega), banditry activities have resumed in full force around the Kajuru Local Government Villages.
”I’ll tell you in confidence that when Commander Tega was around, their activities stopped, and one could go for occasions without any fear of being kidnapped because he knows their terrain and the mode of their operations.
“It is unfortunate Commander Tega was removed from Kajuru Local Government when we’re experiencing the return of peace in our villages,” he said.
Another resident, Lawal Abdullahi, who escaped the incident but his wife was among the victims, also confirmed 61 people were abducted.
He said men, women, and children, including a nursing mother of two weeks, were among the victims.
“The situation devasts me because we have not heard from them since the incident happened on Monday.
“We’re appealing to the government to take action and ensure our loved ones return immediately,” he said.
