Two killed, five others abducted as bandits invade Kaduna communities
No fewer than two persons have been killed, while five others were abducted following a bandit attack on Kumana Chiefdom Kwassam Ward in Galadimawa Town as well as Rumaya communities of Kauru local government area of Kaduna State.
According to reports, three other persons were said to have sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries when the hoodlums launched deadly attacks on the communities.
It was gathered that the bandits who stormed the communities in their numbers shot sporadically during the attack, which occurred on Monday, leaving the villagers traumatised.
READ ALSO: Three abducted as gunmen invade Kwara community
Confirming the attack, a resident of T/wada Garmadi, Rumaya Kwassam Ward, Mr Joel Ahada, strongly condemned the heinous act, describing it as a blatant disregard for human rights and the safety of rural dwellers.
Ahada lamented, “Has our government turned a deaf ear to our plight? We demand urgent action and protection for our communities!”
He identified the victims as Shehu Umaru and Philip Barde and those who sustained gunshot injuries as Vincent Danjuma, Francis Habila and Amu Bawa.
Also, the Ahada gave names of the kidnapped persons as Shekarau Umaru, Nathan Danjuma, Augustine Samuel, Dawo Bawa and Hon. Christopher Sayi.
He called for prayers for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and the safe release of those kidnapped while asking God to grant quick recovery for the injured.
There’s no official statement on the incident from the security operatives in the state as of the time of filing this report.
