Bandits attack Kaduna again, kidnap prof, kill son, others

Gunmen have kidnapped a professor’s son and killed his son in attacks on three local governments of Kaduna State that also led to the death of two vigilantes and other persons.

The bandits were said to have launched an attack on Anaba village and Birnin Yero town, all in Igabi LGA where one person was killed.

The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the attack on Monday, gave the name of the victim as Lawali Abdulhameed – who was shot in an attempt to escape.

The commissioner said the bandits also invaded Wusasa in Zaria Local Government Area where they kidnapped the Wazirin Wusasa, Prof. Aliyu Mohammed, and killed his son, Abdulaziz Aliyu.

He added that the professor’s nephew, one Abba Kabiru, who was in the residence when the incident happened, was shot.

According to the commissioner, bandits on motorcycles in large numbers stormed Iyatawa village of Giwa LGA but were repelled by some vigilantes, forcing them to flee.

However, Aruwan noted that two of the vigilantes who were killed.

“Two of the local vigilantes, Malam Auwalu and Alassan Shehu, were sadly killed during the encounter as ground and air patrols were quickly mobilized to the location for a comprehensive engagement,” he said.

“Governor Nasir El-Rufai, on receiving the reports, sent condolences to the families of the slain residents and vigilantes, praying for the repose of their souls. He also prayed for speedy recovery for the injured.

“The governor also thanked the military for the swift response in deploying forces in the affected community in the Giwa Local Government Area.”