Just in: Bandits k!ll one, abduct kids, pregnant lady, others in Kaduna

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

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Bandits invaded Southern Kaduna on Wednesday night, killing one resident and abducting several others, including children and a pregnant woman.

According to a family source, the incident occurred in Zuturung Tintaah village, located in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

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A kidnapping incident occurred at Mr. Sunday Stephen Michael’s residence,” the family member said

“The kidnappers raided the house, killing 48-year-old Mr. Yashim Raphael, a neighbour.

About 10 people, including women, children, men, and a pregnant woman, were abducted.”

Kaduna State, particularly Southern Kaduna, has recently witnessed a surge in deadly attacks.

Recall on Monday, lists of victims killed, injured, and abducted during a deadly bandit attack on a wedding ceremony in Southern Kaduna, where at least 13 people were killed and 28 others kidnapped.

The attack occurred on Sunday in Kukyer and Kahir villages in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

A community member, Ms. Mafiana Yakubu, who first shared the incident on social media, said the bandits stormed the celebration and opened fire indiscriminately on guests.

Another resident, David Yakubu, who compiled and released the names of the victims, called for urgent intervention by security agencies to prevent further bloodshed in the area.

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