Tag: Kaduna State

Gunmen have reportedly abducted several residents following coordinated attacks on multiple villages in Kajuru and Kauru local government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State. According to reports, the assailants attacked Agwallan Centre, Janwuriya, and Afogo villages in Kajuru LGA on Thursday evening, abducting an unspecified number of people returning from their farms. The attackers were said to be armed with sophisticated weapons. Hours later, another group of gunmen reportedly invaded Kallah and Aokpeshura villages in the same LGA, firing sporadically and kidnapping more residents, including women and children. Among those abducted…

Armed bandits invaded a hospital in Kaduna State early yesterday, abducting a medical doctor, five patients, and a security guard, according to reports. Local sources said the attackers stormed Kujama town, the headquarters of Chikun local government area, and proceeded directly to the Nasara Nursing and Maternity Home, a private medical facility. Witnesses reported that the assailants, who arrived in large numbers, also raided nearby houses during the attack. One security guard who attempted to resist was shot multiple times and later rushed to another hospital for treatment. The abduction…