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Terrorists Kidnap District Head, 6 Others In Kaduna

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The district head of the Garu Kurama community in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Yakubu Jadi, along with six others from Gurzan Kurama village, have been kidnapped by terrorists.

Among those abducted were the catechist of the local Catholic church and the district head’s daughter.

Although the police in Kaduna State has yet to confirm the incident, the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) released a statement through its public relations officer, Josiah Abraks, confirming that the district head and the others were taken on the night of Friday, August 23rd.

Abraks said the kidnappers have not yet made contact with the families of the victims.

SOKAPU described the situation as unfortunate, alarming, and worrisome, and urged security agencies to work diligently for the swift and safe release of the victims. They also called on the Federal Government to strengthen its efforts in protecting citizens and advised communities to be more vigilant, reporting any suspicious activity to the authorities.

This incident adds to the menace of increasing insecurity in the region, heightening fears among residents.

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