Bandits Kidnap District Head, Six Others In Kaduna

The district head of Garu Kurama community in the Lere Local
Government Area of Kaduna State, Yakubu Jadi and six other members of
Gurzan Kurama village have been kidnapped by bandits.Among the victims include the catechist of the Catholic church in the community and the daughter of the district head.Although
the police authorities in Kaduna State are yet to confirm the incident,
the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) said in a statement issued
by its public relations officer, Josiah Abraks, that the district head
and the other victims were abducted on the night of Friday, August 23rd.He also said that the bandits were yet to establish any contact with the families of the victims of the community members.Describing
the incident as unfortunate, alarming and worrisome, SOKAPU called on
security agencies and relevant authorities to put in their best to
ensure the quick and safe release of the victims.It also
asked the Federal Government to do more in protection of the lives and
property of its citizens, urging the communities to be more organised
and vigilant against unusual faces and movements in their environments
and report such movements to appropriate authorities.