Spate of Violence Unfolds in Kuduru, Garam, and Azu, Leaving Four Dead and 39 Abducted
In a horrifying turn of events, a wave of violence swept through Kuduru, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as gunmen targeted innocent residents, resulting in the tragic death of an RCCG pastor and the abduction of 39 others.
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The assailants, described as bandits, also extended their reign of terror to Garam and Azu, two communities in Niger State, further leaving a trail of devastation.
Chronicle of the Attacks
The onslaught began with the invasion of Kuduru, where 18 individuals fell victim to the bandits’ merciless actions. Simultaneously, in Garam, the assailants entered homes, seeking out their intended target.
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A resident, Mrs. Juliana, recounted the harrowing incident, detailing how the bandits mistakenly entered the wrong house, kidnapped two boys, and subsequently located their target’s residence.
Tragically, upon reaching the pastor’s home, belonging to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), the assailants abducted the entire family. In a heart-wrenching twist, the pastor was fatally shot in the presence of his wife and three children.
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The pastor’s wife, a teacher in a government secondary school in Bwari, faced the unimaginable ordeal of having to retrieve her six-month-old baby from their clutches.
As the female bandit accompanied her to the house, impatience led to the woman being abandoned. The bandits departed with the 13 other kidnapped individuals, leaving behind the five-year-old son of the slain RCCG pastor. Fortunately, vigilant community members rescued the boy from the riverside, where the bandits left him due to the inability to cross the river.
In Azu, another community targeted by the marauders, three lives were lost, and eight individuals were kidnapped. The bandits, displaying brazen audacity, also sought out a military personnel’s house, demanding his rifle and uniform from his wife, ultimately abducting two of his children when they couldn’t locate the requested items.
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Demand for Ransom
As the victims’ families grapple with the trauma of the abductions, the bandits have made contact, demanding a staggering N50 million for each captive as ransom. The communities affected are now left in a state of shock and fear, underscoring the urgent need for concerted efforts to address the escalating security challenges plaguing the region.
Authorities are called upon to act swiftly and decisively to ensure the safe return of the abducted individuals and to bring the perpetrators to justice.
