Bandits kill one, abduct five others in Kaduna community

Unknown gunmen have killed one person and kidnapped five persons in Binawa community, Kauru local government area of Kaduna State.

The Binawa Community Development Association, BIDA, National President and National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Istifanus Danjuma Makoshi and Comrade Garba Victor Binawa, respectively, in a statement condemned the attack in the community in strong terms, describing it as barbaric.

According to the statement, “The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday. This tragic incident, perpetrated by unknown gunmen, has led to the killing of one innocent person, the kidnapping of five community members, and left many others in fear and distress.”

The statement further explained that Mr. Mani Ali Maikomo was brutally killed, while the five persons abducted are Mr. Dauda Danjuma Makoshi, Mrs. Kande Dauda Makoshi, Village Head Mazuga Sale, Paul Musa Gombe and Solomon Jonah Dangata Binawa (who escaped with injuries).

The community observed that the act of violence was not just an attack on the victims and their families but on the peace and stability of the entire Binawa community and called on the Kaduna State Government, security agencies, and all relevant authorities to take urgent and decisive action to secure the immediate and safe release of those abducted.

The statement appealed to authorities to ensure that the perpetrators of the “heinous crime” are brought to justice, while suggesting more security presence in Binawa and other vulnerable communities to prevent further attacks.

“The frequency of attacks in Kauru LGA is deeply concerning, and we demand a stronger commitment from the government to protect lives and property,” the statement requested.

Bandits kill one, abduct five others in Kaduna community