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Bandits kidnap Kaduna monarch’s wife, Children; kill herdsman

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Bandits kidnap Kaduna monarch’s wife, Children; kill herdsman

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Reports indicate that terrorists attacked the palace of the Emir of Kagarko in Kaduna State, killing a herdsman in Kuchimi village and looting shops in the area.

The attackers also allegedly abducted the wife and nine children of Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Emir of Kagarko.

The locals have condemned the attack and called on security agencies to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted persons.

“They raided the area around 11:15 pm on Sunday, May 7, 2023, and headed directly to the Emir’s residence, took away his youngest wife, nine children and grandchildren. The wife later escaped and returned home.”

“They also kidnapped three other persons, including a lady. They injured one Audu Kwakulu of Unguwan Pah and killed one herdsman in Kuchimi village. They looted 7 shops in Janjala village on their way back,” he said.

The report is yet to be confirmed by the police in the state at the this report was filed.