Tension as Bandits Kidnap 7 Family Members, 3 Others In Fresh Attack
- Armed bandits kidnapped ten individuals in Kaduna State, including seven family members from a residential compound
- The bandit attack occurred late at night on April 3, 2026, with residents experiencing a terrifying invasion
- Community leaders expressed frustration over unresponsive security personnel during the terrorists attack
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Kaduna State - Armed bandits have kidnapped seven family members and three others in Unguwar Sabon-Titi along the Katari–Hayin Dam axis in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The attack occurred around 9:32 p.m. when the bandits armed with sophisticated weapons invaded the community on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
As reported by Vanguard, residents said the terrorists attacked a residential compound and kidnapped seven family members before proceeding to a neighbouring house to abduct three other residents.
The abducted family members are Jummai Amos, Barnabas Amos, Iko Amos, Baby Amos, Eunice Amos, Eshiwan Amos, and Godwin Amos.
The three other victims are identified as Bagudu Damisa, Evelyn Damisa, and Alfred Iriyo.
It was gathered that residents have been trooping to the affected homes to sympathise with the families of the kidnapped victims.
A resident said the gunmen initially did not open fire but began shooting sporadically after leaving the community with their kidnapped victims.
“The bandits came in large numbers and surrounded my neighbour’s house before some of them entered and took away members of the family. They later moved to another house and abducted three persons.
“The house of the DPO is very close to where the incident happened, which is believed to be why they avoided shooting at first so as not to attract attention.”
A community leader lamented that efforts to reach security operatives at the time proved abortive.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, he said:
“The moment I received the distress call, I tried contacting security personnel, but their lines were not connecting.”
Bandits kill 13, abduct several wedding guests
Recall that suspected bandits attacked a wedding in Kahir, Kaduna state, leaving 13 dead and abducting multiple guests.
According to sources, an armed gang carried AK-47s, raided shops, and terrorised the community for nearly an hour.
Police confirmed abductions, while officials visited victims, promising a full report after details are verified.
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Bandits kill businessman, kidnap pregnant wife
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that armed bandits killed businessman Sufiyanu Garba and abducted his pregnant wife during a deadly attack in Kebbi State.
The state police command begin investigation after the deadly incident near a checkpoint highlighted security concerns in the country.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Mohammed Hadejia, orders a thorough inquiry to rescue the victim and apprehend the attackers.
Source: Legit.ng
