Noah Ebije, Kaduna
Barely 24 hours after gunmen invaded a Kaduna suburb of Barkallahu where they kidnapped and went away with seven persons, similar incident happened Saturday night along Yakowa way in Kaduna metropolis where 10 persons were abducted, and one person injured.
However, eyewitness account said police acted swiftly upon a distress call, “otherwise the gunmen would have done worst than this.
“Few months ago the neighbouring Jaruwa community was invaded by gunmen and some people were kidnapped, including a police woman
“However, we thank God for seeing this day. Kidnappers on rampage in Karji, Yakowa road. They have invaded our area. 8 people taken on Wednessday, 2 people last night, One person escaped with serious gun shot injuries.
“We all took cover at different locations. These kidnappers had a filled day combing the streets of Karji,Karuga New Extension. Thanks to God for survival.
“Thanks to the commissioner for international security and home affairs, Samuel Aruwan and Kaduna Deputy Commissioner of Police for prompt intervention
“We need more prayers and security in the area as some residents may be relocating to relatively “safe” areas in town”.