Suspected gunmen invade Janjala Village in Kagarko LGA, Kaduna State, leaving residents injured and dozens kidnapped amid rising insecurity.
Suspected armed bandits have attacked a community in Kagarko Local Government Area of , shooting residents and abducting several others in the early hours of Monday.
According to a report by , the assailants stormed Janjala Village, firing gunshots sporadically and causing widespread panic among villagers. At least one resident was reportedly injured during the attack, while many others were taken away by the gunmen into nearby forests.
Eyewitness accounts revealed that the attackers arrived under the cover of darkness, overwhelming the community and forcing many families to flee their homes for safety. The exact number of abducted victims remains unclear as of press time, but sources within the community described the incident as devastating.
The latest attack adds to the growing wave of banditry and kidnapping cases in southern Kaduna and other parts of the state. Rural communities have repeatedly come under assault, with residents calling for urgent government intervention and improved security presence.
Local authorities are yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. Meanwhile, concerned citizens and community leaders are urging security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the abducted victims and prevent further attacks.
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