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No fewer than 22 persons have been abducted by bandits in fresh Kaduna attacks.
In separate attacks, while 19 persons were abducted in Mani community near a factory in Rido ward of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna, at the Danhonu II Millennium City Kaduna, the hoodlums also kidnapped a woman and her three children on Thursday morning.
According to a source from the area, six of his relatives are among those taken to the forest.
He said, “19 persons were abducted from three houses in Mani village opposite Indomie Company, Rido ward of Chikun LGA Kaduna State in the early hours of Thursday. I know the names of my relatives involved.
"We are in deep thought as I send this message, especially as we have yet to hear from the abductors. They include a nursing mother with four kids, young persons, and an infant.”
He urged the authorities to come to the victims’ rescue.
In a similar development, bandits on Wednesday night attacked the community and abducted a mother and her three sons.
A source said the bandits attacked the house of Mr. Mutiu Adeleke and abducted his wife and their three sons, leaving him behind.
The source, who did not want his name mentioned, said, “The incident occurred around 10 p.m. as the gunmen stormed the community, shooting indiscriminately unchallenged before taking away the victims.
"It was also learnt that Mrs Adeleke, who could not keep up with the pace of the bandits’ movement, was abandoned in the bush and had since returned home. But they left with her three sons."
The Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Munsir Hassan, has not yet reacted to the incidents as at press time.
