Armed bandits have attacked the Kajuru station community, reportedly abducting at least 87 people in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The bandits were said to have looted some shops and houses located in the community.
The attack occurred on Sunday night, just a day after 14 people were kidnapped by bandits at Dogon Noma community also within Kajuru Local Government.
Police authorities in the state are yet to confirm the latest attack, however the Chairman of Kajuru Local Government Area, Ibrahim Gajere told newsmen that bandits invaded Kajuru station community at about 9: 00 pm on Sunday night, and took away many residents.
He lamented that the constant attacks on Kajuru have left many residents in fear and panic and vowed that all those behind the kidnappings and attacks in Kaduna and other states in the North West zone would soon be apprehended.
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“We are here to show solidarity to this community so that you would know that whatever you are going through, we are also going through it.
“We assure you that God Almighty is on our side and whatever we are going through is just temporary. And the problem is as a result of people who don’t want development for this country so that development would take place.
“We are working tirelessly to make sure that all those kidnapped will be safeguarded and brought out as quickly as possible,” he said.
Earlier, Governor Uba Sani said the state was getting support from both the army and police.
“We will ensure that we beef up security in Kuriga community. We are getting a lot of support from security agencies, from both police and army,” the governor said during the meeting.
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