Again, bandits attack Kaduna communities, abduct 22

Unidentified gunmen, suspected to be bandits, have abducted 19 people in separate attacks in the Mani community near a factory in Rido Ward, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, and at Danhonu II, Millennium City, Kaduna.

In the Mani community, the criminals reportedly kidnapped a woman and her three children on Thursday morning.

A source from the area, who wished to remain anonymous, said six of his relatives were among those taken into the forest.

He said, “Nineteen persons were abducted from three houses in Mani village, opposite the Indomie factory, Rido Ward, Chikun LGA, Kaduna State, in the early hours of today (Thursday). I know the names of my relatives involved. We are deeply concerned, especially since we have yet to hear from the abductors. The victims include a nursing mother with four children, young people, and an infant.”

He called on the authorities to rescue the victims.

In a related development, two months after the abduction of journalists and their family members in Danhonu II, New Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area, bandits attacked the community again, kidnapping a mother and her three sons.

The bandits reportedly stormed the house of Mr. Mutiu Adeleke, abducting his wife and their three sons, leaving him behind.

Efforts to reach the Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, were unsuccessful as he had yet to respond to calls from DAILY POST.