Bandits kill one, abduct five in fresh Kaduna attack

Some bandits have attacked Rigo Gbagyi in Mararaban Rico Community in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The attack, which happened on Tuesday night, claimed the life one person, while five persons were taken away.

It was gathered that the bandits operated for over an hour unchallenged and in the process killed one Yohana Irrimiya, a Boys Brigade officer.

Among those kidnapped by the hoodlums were Pastor Peter Chukwuemeka, Bobai Theophilus, Joseph (a driver), Rev. Daniel Usman and Barmani Yakubu.

Also, one Yusuf Tanko  and one  other person were said to have sustained bullet wounds.

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It was gathered by our correspondents that the bandits invaded the community, shooting indiscriminately and went from house-to-house to operate.

There was no official confirmation from either the state or the state police command.

The state police command’s Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Jalige, could not be reached.

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