Bandits have k!lled a 27-year-old ma, Piti Ezekiel, and abducted five persons in Akansan Garmadi, Rumaya Community, Kwassam ward in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The National Secretary, of Kauru Local Government Area CDAs Forum, Danbaba Katuka, who disclosed this on Friday, January 24, 2025, in a telephone interview with the punch said the victims abducted were identified as; Afiniki Baban Gida, age 46 years, Afiniki Timothy, age 41years, Talatu Timothy, age 40 years, Manayi Abu, age 36 years and Richard Dalhatu, age 42 years while one Mr. Timothy Daure, 48-years, a traditional title holder in Kumana Chiefdom survived with a gunshots injury.
According to Katuka, the bandits invaded the village on Thursday at about 10:30 pm, taking vantage position, shooting sporadically, k!lling Piti Ezekiel, and whisking five people.
“This is the first time our community has been attacked, causing nightmare to our people, the Government must act fast before these terrorists sacked the whole of Kauru communities,” he said.
“It has been one form of attack, from different communities, and nothing much is been done from the side of the Government to curtail the activities of these criminals.
“There’s a need for strong military operations to flush out these bandits in their camps.”
Many locals in Kauru communities have been deserted because of the activities of these bandits, with many residents abandoning their farm produce for fear of being attacked or kidnapped.
“Communities are ready to give all the necessary support that will help address the security challenges in Kauru communities,” Katuka added.
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