Gunmen attack commuters in Kaduna, kill one, injure others, abduct and release one

Gunmen attack commuters in Kaduna, kill one, injure others, abduct and release one

By: Zagazola Makama

A deadly attack by unknown gunmen along the Bantang–Dogon Fili highway in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State has left one person dead, three others injured, and one abducted.

Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred at about 9:40 p.m. on Monday, July 7, when armed assailants ambushed commuters traveling in a Toyota Picnic vehicle.

One of the victims, identified as Iliya John, aged 38, from Dogon Fili Village, was reportedly attacked with machetes and other weapons and later confirmed dead at the General Hospital in Kafanchan. Two other occupants of the vehicle, James Ishaya, 39, and Elisha Mallam, 38, both from Antang Village, sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment.

Another victim, Danladi Idris, 35, from Lere LGA, who was driving a Zevera vehicle was abducted during the attack and taken to an unknown location.

Following swift intervention by a combined team of security operatives and community vigilantes, the kidnapped victim was successfully rescued and has been receiving medical attention.

The body of the deceased was handed over to the family for burial in accordance with Christian rites after the family declined a post-mortem examination.

Security operatives have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.

Gunmen attack commuters in Kaduna, kill one, injure others, abduct and release one