Insecurity
Gunmen Invade Palace, Kidnap Emir’s 9 Children, Grandchildren In Kaduna
The bandits also killed one herdsman in Kuchimi village
Gunmen have kidnapped nine children and grandchildren of the Emir of Kagarko, in the southern part of Kaduna State, HRH Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar.
A resident said the gunmen stormed the community around 11:15 pm on Sunday night, May 7, 2023, and headed directly to the Emir’s residence.
“They took away his youngest wife, nine children and grandchildren but the wife escaped and returned home,” he said.
He said the gunmen also took three other persons, including a lady and injured one Audu Kwakulu of Ungwan Pah who is now at the hospital receiving treatment.
“The bandits also killed one herdsman in Kuchimi village and looted seven shops in Janjala village (both in Kagarko LG) on their way back,” the source added.
