Reports have surfaced of a tragic incident in Kwassam, located in the Kauru local government area of Kaduna State. Unknown gunmen carried out an attack, resulting in the death of one individual identified as Doctor Ishaya, while also abducting approximately eight others.
An anonymous source shared with NewsNow that the assailants descended upon the community during the early hours of Monday, seizing an undisclosed amount of property belonging to the residents.
The source revealed the names of those taken captive by the kidnappers: Mr Dan’iya Barau, Mrs Bitrust Dan’iya, Mrs Esther Magada, Mr Buba Mu’azu Tanko, Mr Philip, Mr Joshua Cyrus, Miss Bege Ezekial, and Mr Joffrey Ezekiel, who managed to escape and safely return home.
The situation in the community has reportedly stabilized, with inhabitants resuming their daily activities and livelihoods.
As of now, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mansir Hassan, has not provided any official comments in response to requests for information regarding the incident.