Bandits Kill Father, Son for Resisting Abduction

John Shiklam in Kaduna

A father and his son have been killed by bandits in Baka village, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna state for resisting abduction.

The incident, according to a statement by Samuel Aruwan, Kaduna State commissioner for internal security and home affairs, occurred on Saturday, when the bandits invaded the community.

Aruwan said, the bandits shot sporadically on arrival at the community and forced their way into the residence of their victims- Dan’Azumi Musa and attempted to kidnap him and his son, Sanusi.

He said Musa and his son were shot dead by the bandits after they resisted attempts by the hoodlums to abduct them.
Aruwan said: “On a sad note, security agencies have reported that armed bandits in the early hours of Saturday invaded Baka village, Igabi Local Government Area.

“According to the report, the bandits, while shooting sporadically, forcefully gained entry into the residence of one Dan’Azumi Musa, a farmer in the area, attempting to kidnap him and his son, Sanusi Dan’Azumi. Upon resisting the bandits, they were both shot dead.”

The commissioner said, “Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed sadness over the attacks and condoled the family of the slain father and son, while offering prayers for the repose of their souls.”
Kaduna is one of the states in the north west zone with an increasing rate of banditry occasioned by invasion of communities, killings and abductions.
People are being killed or abducted by bandits almost on a daily basis.