Some bandits have invaded Kwassam and Sabon Layi Kan Makama communities in Kauru Native Authorities Space of Kaduna State, killing six residents whereas dozens, together with a retired director of the Central Financial institution of Nigeria, had been kidnapped.
The Southern Kaduna Folks's Union confirmed the incident on Saturday, saying no fewer than 50 residents had been kidnapped by the hoodlums.
Nevertheless, an official assertion from the state authorities, by the Commissioner for Inner Safety and Dwelling Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, additionally confirmed the assault however was silent on the deaths and abductees in Kauru LGA of Southern Kaduna.
In the meantime, Governor Uba Sani has condemned the assault and condoled the victims, whereas calling for aggressive navy operations towards bandits throughout the state, following assaults in Igabi and Kauru LGAs.
The governor spoke by Aruwan in Gwada and Kerawa villages in Igabi LGA, throughout an on-site evaluation of the safety state of affairs within the space.
A supply instructed The PUNCH on Saturday that the incident happened simply minutes after 10pm on Friday.
It was gathered that the bandits invaded the group in massive numbers, shot indiscriminately and singled out two folks at gunpoint who led them to the retired CBN govt's residence the place they kidnapped him.
“The bandits moved to the household dwelling the place they kidnapped each the brother and the brother's spouse,” the supply stated.
Our correspondent gathered that the bandits opened fireplace on residents who rushed out in an try to rescue the victims, killing six of them on the spot, whereas six sustained gunshot wounds.
The lifeless, in keeping with the supply, embrace Danmasani Gwaska, Mrs. Giwa John, Kapishi Barmu, Ganya Ubangida, Shigama Salisu and Gani Magawata.
These kidnapped at Sabon Layi Kan Makama embrace Zakariya Markus (retired CBN director), Monday Markus (youthful brother of the retired CBN director) and his spouse, son of Alhamdu Makeri and Baban Fati of Kauru.
SOKAPU spokesperson Josiah Abraks confirmed the incident in an announcement to journalists, describing the renewed assault as “despicable and condemnable.”
He stated: “Info reaching SOKAPU states that terrorist assaults occurred yesterday (16/02/24) in Kwassam and Sabon Layin kan Makama, each in Kauru Native Authorities Space.
“In Kwassam, about 5 folks had been stated to have been killed and dozens of others kidnapped, together with a former deputy director of the CBN and his youthful brother.
“About fifty folks had been reportedly kidnapped throughout Sabon Layin kan Makama. These atrocities that residents of the state are constantly confronted with are despicable and deeply reprehensible and we hereby unequivocally condemn the acts and their perpetrators.
“We name on the state authorities and all related authorities to not abandon their good works however to behave and stay steadfast in guaranteeing the protection and peace of all law-abiding residents of the state.”
In the meantime, Sani condemned the assault and urged the navy to be extra ruthless towards bandits.
He additionally condoled with the households of the victims whereas calling for aggressive navy operations towards bandits throughout the state.
“We’re right here on behalf of Governor Uba Sani to contact you first concerning the lives misplaced in Kerawa and Sabon Birni areas of Igabi LGA and likewise Kwassam, Kurera and Kan Makama communities in Kauru LGA .
“Could God Almighty grant everlasting relaxation to the departed and grant a speedy restoration to the injured.
“I wish to guarantee you that we’re additionally right here to evaluate the safety state of affairs. As you possibly can see, troops are at the moment conducting operations in these areas, as you confirmed.
“The Governor of Kaduna State shouldn’t be relenting in his efforts, and he’s additionally engaged on sustained aggressive navy operations within the frontline and rising fronts akin to Kauru LGA,” stated Sani, who was represented by Aruwan.
