Eric Patrick
Suspected bandits have allegedly kidnapped the Village Head of Bauda in Maro Community, under Kufana Chiefdom, in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
According to reports, the abduction occurred on Saturday, around 1:00 a.m., when armed men stormed the village and took away the traditional ruler, Mr. Obadiah Iguda.
A source, Mr. Stephen Maikori, disclosed that the gunmen appeared to have specifically targeted the village head.
“No other resident was harmed or abducted, and no properties were looted during the attack,” he said.
“This senseless act of violence has further deepened the atmosphere of insecurity and fear among the residents of Bauda and its surrounding communities,” Maikori stated in the letter addressed to His Royal Highness.
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The incident has not only unsettled the local population but also disrupted the traditional leadership structure in the village, heightening concerns about the deteriorating security situation in the region.
The Kufana District authorities have called for urgent and sustained security intervention to protect lives and property and prevent future attacks.
The spokesperson for the Kaduna State Police Command, DSP Mansir Hassan, said he would verify the incident before providing an official statement.