At least 87 people have been reportedly kidnapped by bandits who attacked the Kajuru station community in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State.
The attack occurred on Sunday night, just a day after 14 people were kidnapped by bandits at Dogon-Noma community, also within Kajuru LGA. The bandits were said to have looted some shops and houses located in the community.
Police authorities in Kaduna State are yet to confirm the latest attack; however, the Chairman of Kajuru LGA, Ibrahim Gajere, told newsmen that bandits invaded Kajuru station community at about 9: 00 pm on Sunday night, and took away many residents.
He lamented that the constant attacks on Kajuru have left many residents in fear and panic.
In recent times, Kajuru and Chikun local government areas in Kaduna-Central senatorial district have come under heavy attacks, including the abduction of 287 students at Kuriga community in Chikun.
Following an upsurge in the kidnap cases, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa arrived at the State Government House on Monday, to meet with the Governor, Uba Sani.
While speaking during the meeting which also had representatives of the Kuriga community in attendance, General Musa assured that the abducted students, and those who were recently kidnapped by bandits at Kajuru, would soon be rescued.
According to him, the military and other security agencies are working tirelessly to free the hostages He vowed that all those behind the kidnappings and attacks in Kaduna and other states in the North West zone would soon be apprehended.
While speaking earlier, Governor Sani said the State was getting support from both the Army and Police.
We will ensure that we beef-up security in Kuriga community. We are getting a lot of support from security agencies, from both police and army, Governor Sani said, during the meeting.
