Tension as Bandits Kidnap 16, Set Houses Ablaze, Location Announced

• Armed bandits attacked three communities of Makeri, Mai-Ido, and Kushumi in Kagarko local government area of Kaduna state
• The terrorists wielding AK-47 rifles kidnapped 16 people including women and children on Monday, February 10, 2025
• A community leader in the area narrated how the armed bandits invaded the communities and whisked away the victims amid sporadic gunshots

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Kaduna state - At least 16 people have been kidnapped and houses set ablaze in Makeri, Mai-Ido, and Kushumi communities in the Kagarko local government area of Kaduna State.

Armed bandits attacked three communities in broad daylight on Monday around 12pm, February 10, 2025.

A community leader said the bandits stormed the communities in large numbers, with some of them wearing army uniforms and wielding AK-47 rifles.

As reported by Daily Trust, the community leader said the terrorists attacked when some villagers had gone to the farm.

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He said bandits kidnapped 11 women and five children amid sporadic gunshots.

“The bandits targeted when the men had all gone to their farms. They invaded the three communities and set some houses and farm produce ablaze.”

He further staed that the bandits escaped with the victims before some troops who were alerted at Kagarko town could arrive.

“But I have been informed this morning that the troops are on the trail of the bandits towards Hayin-Dam and Kurutu forest which borders Kachia LGA.”

He added that some villagers had fled to Kagarko town and neighbouring Janjala for shelter.

The Police in the area confirmed the bandits attack but declined further comments.

Legit.ng also reported that tragedy struck in Pandogari Community, Rafi local government area of Niger state after armed bandits attacked the area.

The terrorists killed a vigilante and kidnapped six teenage girls during the attack on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

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One of the residents said armed bandits have been attacking the community since the alleged negotiation with Governor Uba Sani-led Kaduna state government.

Arrested doctor confessed to treating wanted bandits

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that security forces in Nigeria arrested Lawan Ado, a doctor in Katsina State, for allegedly treating the notorious bandit leader, Usman Modi Modi, and other high-profile criminals.

Ado, who confessed to providing medical care to injured bandits in their hideouts, was caught on video admitting to his actions.

This arrest depicts the ongoing efforts to combat banditry and criminal activities in Katsina State.

Source: Legit.ng