Gunmen Abduct Another Traditional Ruler in Kaduna

Gunmen Abduct Another Traditional Ruler in Kaduna

By John Shiklam

A first class traditional ruler, the Chief of Jaba, Kaduna State, the Kpop Ham, Mr. Danladi Maude, has been abducted by bandits.

A source within the family confirmed the incident, saying the traditional ruler who is in his 80s, was abducted on Monday in his farm.

The farm is said to be located in Gitata, a neighbouring community in Nasarawa State bordering Jaba Local Government Area, Kaduna State.

The kidnappers were said to have stormed the farm at about 2pm and abducted the traditional ruler, leaving his aides behind.

The spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Command, Mohammad Jalige, did not respond to telephone calls and a text message when contacted.

On July 11, bandits invaded the palace of the Emir of Kajuru, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu, at about midnight and abducted him alongside 13 others.

The 85-year-old emir was however released the following day by the bandits, while the 13 others remained in captivity.

The bandits were reported to have apologised to the emir and asked him for forgiveness.

The increasing rate of banditry in Kaduna State has continued unabated as the bandits have continued to terrorise residents at home, in schools, on their farms and on the highways.

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