Unknown terrorists have invaded Rahamawa and Shagari Low-cost Housing areas of Kastina State where they abducted some residents during the attack.
A source in Jibia local government area, who disclosed this to newsmen yesterday, said the attackers were seen in the broad daylight trekking with their victims to where they packed their motorcycles.
However, the number of kidnapped victims is yet to be ascertained.
According to the source, there was an exchange of gunfire with security agents, who dispersed the attackers and rescued the victims. He, however, said he was not sure whether all the captives were rescued or not.
A member of the vigilante group in the affected community who craved anonymity, also confirmed the incident, saying, however, that security agents went in hot pursuit of the attackers to rescue the victims.
Confirming the attack, the State’s Police Command spokesman, SP Gambo Isah, said the attackers invaded the residence of one Addullahi Esha, a businessman in Sokoto Rima quarters of Katsina metropolis and abducted a housewife.
He further said, “The Command’s Anti-kidnapping unit and patrol teams were immediately dispatched to the area and chased after the hoodlums. The teams had a fierce gun duel with the terrorists which made them flee and abandoned their heinous mission.
“Subsequently, the team succeeded in rescuing the victim, one Walida AbdulAziz Maigoro, female, 18yrs, unhurt”.
Recall that less than two weeks ago, terrorists attacked Shola quarters in the metropolis, where they abducted six persons including a couple who reportedly had to pay N11m ransom.
