Kaduna state map
Bandits abduct traditional ruler, others in Kaduna
Bandits on Saturday kidnapped Ashiru Sherehu, the traditional ruler of Tunburku in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Sherehu was abducted while returning from his farm.
The area, part of the Fatika district, has been plagued by banditry, making it increasingly dangerous for local residents. Ahmadu, a resident, noted that fear of abduction or death has kept farmers from working their fields just a few kilometers away from the town.
Hussaini Umar, the Sarkin Fadan Galadimawa and another traditional leader in the community, confirmed the kidnapping. He stated that the village head was taken around 5:00 pm on Saturday while returning from his farm.
READ ALSO:
“The bandits stopped him and took him away. We haven’t heard from them yet,” Umar said.
On Sunday afternoon, two more farmers were kidnapped in Sabon Layi under Kidandan Ward while working on their farms.
Witnesses were unable to intervene due to the bandits being armed.
Umar expressed his concern over the increasing attacks on farmers and acknowledged the efforts of soldiers in the area. However, he urged the government to deploy more security personnel to address the escalating insecurity.
The Kaduna State Police Command has yet to comment on the incident, and attempts to reach the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, were unsuccessful.
(DAILY TRUST)
Court Orders Accelerated Hearing of Suit Challenging 2025 Tax Acts, Declines Injunction The High Court…
Sophia Momodu Asks Fans to Stop Calling Her Davido’s Wife Sophia Momodu, entrepreneur and mother…
Resident Doctors Threaten Fresh Nationwide Strike Over Unimplemented MoU The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors…
Zelenskyy Rejects Russia’s Claim of Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence, Warns of Escalation Ukrainian President…
Amotekun Arrests 39 Suspected Terrorists Fleeing Sokoto After US Airstrikes The Ondo State security outfit,…
Nigeria vs Uganda: Key Super Eagles Players Risk Suspension Ahead of AFCON Clash Four key…