Two Killed, More Than 50 People Reportedly Abducted In Fresh Kaduna Attack

• …at least 13 families were attacked in the operation, which lasted for about two hours.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that two persons have been killed while “more than 50” have been abducted in an attack in Unguwan Gimbiya community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

An eyewitness, who pled anonymity, said the incident happened in the early hours of Friday.

“They invaded Ungwan Gimbiya Community of Sabo in Chikun local government area of Kaduna state, killed two people and abducted 50.”

He said at least 13 families were attacked in the operation, which lasted for about two hours.

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A resident, Gideon Jatau, who confirmed the attack, said the community had never had it so bad.

“We have been experiencing pockets of kidnapping but this is the worst in the community,” Daily Trust quoted Jatau as saying.

He alleged that there was mass exodus of residents to safer places for fear of another attack.

When contacted, the police Public Relations Officer, ASP Muhammad Jalige, said he would reach out to the Area Commander and relay the details but he had not done so as of the time of filing this report.

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