Bandits Attack Palace in Kaduna, Abduct Monarch’s Wife, 9 Children

Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Sunday night invaded the palace of the Emir of Kagarko in Kaduna State, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, kidnapped 9 of his children and grandchildren.

A resident, who spoke to the newsmen said the gunmen stormed the community around 11:15pm on Sunday night, May 7, 2023, and headed directly to the Emir’s residence.

“They took away his youngest wife, nine children and grandchildren but the wife escaped and returned home,” he said.

He said the gunmen also took three other persons, including a lady and injured one Audu Kwakulu of Ungwan Pah who is now at hospital receiving treatment.

“The bandits also killed one herdsman in Kuchimi village and looted seven shops in Janjala village (both in Kagarko LG) on their way back,” the source added.

In another development, Bandits on Sunday kidnapped 40 worshippers during a Church service at Bege Baptist Church in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The state chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna state Chapter, Rev. John Joseph Hayab made the disclosure during an interview with newsmen in Kaduna

“The worshippers were in the Sunday service around 9:30 am when they heard gunshots very close to the Church. The gunmen attacked the Church and went away with 40 worshippers.”

“Along the way, somehow 15 of the kidnapped persons returned remaining the rest 25 who are presently in captivity without any word from their abductors.”