Security operative, others abducted in fresh Kaduna attack

EMERGENCY DIGEST- A yet-to-be-identified security operative was abducted when gunmen invaded Rigachikun community of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Wednesday morning, February 23, 2022.

According to an eyewitness account, the security opratvie was abducted alongside some residents of the community.

Daily Trust reports that the gunmen invaded the community close to Kasan Dam around 1 am.

The gunmen who were said to have shot sporadically operated unchallenged.

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A housewife, who pleaded for anonymity, said one of the victims is her husband’s friend.

“We couldn’t sleep due to gun sound that lasted for minutes. Four people were abducted, including a security operative, who lives with us in the community,” she said.

Similarly, a resident who simply identified himself as Zaid said that the bandits injured one other person who was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

He explained that the injured victim whose wife and child were abducted later returned home.