Local News

Terrorists kill vigilantes, abduct two village heads, others in Kaduna— Report

Some terrorists have reportedly killed eight vigilante members and two other persons in Kakangi and Unguwan Matinja communities in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

 

The village heads of Kakangi and Kisaya villages under Kakangi Ward were also abducted.

 

A resident of the LG identified as Idris Khalid, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent, said the gun-wielding men invaded the villages at about early Thursday.

 

The eight vigilante members who were killed in Kakangi were Bala Kamba, Abdurrahman Musa (Ubale), Kabiru Dan Dugui, Hambali Abu, Aliyu Abu, Nura Jika (Maleka), Mubarak Musa (Dan Wamba) and Ikra Hantsi.

 

Khalid added that the two victims in the Ungwan Matinja community under Gayam Ward were identified as Christopher Abubakar and Isah Gambo.

 

He said the vigilantes were attacked while trailing the kidnapped victims who were abducted on their way to a burial between Kakangi and Sabon Layi.

 

“The vigilantes engaged the terrorists, killing scores of them but could not rescue the two traditional rulers and others.

 

“Normally, anytime there is a kidnap incident, the vigilantes always trail the terrorists to rescue the victims.

 

“It’s unfortunate that in the process, eight gallant officers of the vigilantes who have been sacrificing in ensuring the safety of our people were lost,” the resident said.

 

When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, ASP Mansir Hassan, said, “We are investigating the matter to unravel the true story because the area where the incident happened had a network problem.”

 

 

Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. -Phone Number: +2349058501092, +2348137827714 -Email: akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

Recent Posts

Court hands death sentence to three for murder in Osun

News Update An Osun State High Court sitting in Iwo has sentenced three men to…

2 hours ago

Nigerian govt announces six-week partial closure of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has announced a six-week partial closure…

3 hours ago

Re: Allegations Against Osun Amotekun Operatives Over Motorcycle Incident In Osogbo

Re: Allegations Against Osun Amotekun Operatives Over Motorcycle Incident In Osogbo NEWS UPDATE The Osun…

4 hours ago

President Trump praises Nigeria’s first Lady, Tinubu at US program

THE United States President, Donald Trump, on Thursday, February 5, publicly acknowledged Nigeria’s First Lady,…

15 hours ago

‘Customer is king’, Shoppi by BRAW unveils big shopping mall in Osogbo

‎ ‎A new shopping mall, Shoppi by BRAW, has officially opened in Osogbo, Osun State,…

18 hours ago

Four suspected kidnappers arrested in Ondo community

THE police command in Ondo State says it arrested four suspected kidnappers, as part of…

22 hours ago