Terrorists have launched fresh attacks in Kaduna and Federal Capital Territory (FCT), killing a community leader
and abducting some family members, Daily Trust reports.
In the first incident, the assailants on Wednesday night shot dead the Mai Anguwa of Gashe community, Mr Philibus
Andrew, and abducted 13 family members in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State.
A resident, Musa Bala, told our reporter through telephone yesterday that the incident happened around 11pm, with the bandits wielding sophisticated weapons in their large numbers.
He explained that the bandits first attacked the community leader’s house and shot him dead before proceeding to
a neighbour’s house and whisked away one Mr Abraham Dangana, his wife, eight children and three relatives, adding that the bandits also burgled shops and chemists.
He said that the bandits also invaded neighbouring Badeko village on the same day and abducted 10 people.
A community leader, who preferred anonymity, said: “You can imagine that there are security operatives stationed at
Bishini Junction, Katari and Nasarawa LEA Primary School, yet the bandits operated for hours without any response from them.”
The Spokesperson for the Kaduna State Police Command, SP Hassan Mansur, did not speak on the incident.
Kill 5, release 51 hostages after 3 weeks in captivity
The bandits who abducted 61 villagers from Budah village in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State three weeks ago also killed five of the captives.
After receiving a ransom payment, along with drugs and motorcycles, the abductors reportedly released 51 other victims on Tuesday.
It was gathered that five victims are still being held by the bandits, with the demand for additional ransom delaying their release.
A local vigilante, who preferred to be anonymous, confirmed the release of the 51 individuals to Daily Trust yesterday, revealing that those killed were men.
He said the released captives, including children, endured significant suffering during their captivity, with some unable to walk upon their return because they were chained for weeks.
“It was terrible to witness their condition; they suffered greatly, particularly the men,” the vigilante said.
“Among those freed, two individuals sustained gunshot wounds on their legs, causing severe damage as they were not given medical treatment while being held captive.
“They have been taken to a hospital for treatment,” the vigilante added.
Maigari Ben, a youth leader in the area, also confirmed the release of the victims but lamented the loss of the five individuals who were killed while in captivity.
He expressed hope for an end to the ongoing banditry in the region and throughout the State.
There was no comment on this incident from the Kaduna State Police Command.
1 killed, 3 abducted in FCT
In a related development, gunmen in the early hours of yesterday raided houses in Faba village of Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, killed one person and abducted three others.
A resident, who craved anonymity, said the corpse of the victim had been moved to his village for burial.
When our reporter visited the community yesterday, residents were seen discussing the incident in groups.
Our correspondent reports that the village, which is not far from Tokulo, the home town of the Council’s Chairman, John Gabaya, is surrounded by some villages, including Zuma, which were previously attacked by kidnappers.
There was no response from the Police on the incident, but a source hinted that the operatives had moved to the area, combing forests to rescue the victims.
@Daily Trust
