Nigeria: Bandits kill 27-year-old and kidnap five in kaduna

Bandits attacked a village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing a 27-year-old man named Piti Ezekiel and kidnapping five people.  

The attack happened on Thursday night at about 10:30 pm in Akansan Garmadi, Rumaya Community. The bandits started shooting everywhere, killing Ezekiel and taking five people away. Those kidnapped are Afiniki Baban Gida (46 years), Afiniki Timothy (41 years), Talatu Timothy (40 years), Manayi Abu (36 years), and Richard Dalhatu (42 years). A man named Timothy Daure, who is 48 years old and a traditional leader, was shot but survived.  

Danbaba Katuka, a leader in the area, said this is the first time their community has been attacked, and it has caused fear among the people. He called on the government to act quickly to stop the bandits before more villages are attacked.  

Katuka also said Kauru Local Government has faced many attacks recently, forcing people to leave their homes and farms. He added that the government needs to send strong military forces to stop the bandits and keep the communities safe.  

The police in Kaduna State have not yet commented on the attack as of the time this report was written.