by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have again invaded Avon community, killing two residents and abducting seven others in an attack, in Kachia local government area of Southern Kaduna in Kaduna State.
A resident of the area, who disclosed the information in confidence, alleged that the assailants stormed the community in the early hours of Monday, unleashing terror on villagers.
Reuben Buhari, an ex-Media Adviser to late Kaduna State Governor, Patrick Yakowa, and indigene of the LG, posted on his verified Facebook page, alleging that two residents were killed, while seven were kidnapped.
He also disclosed that the attackers stormed the village at about 9 am on about 15 motorcycles, with two persons on each bike.
Buhari explained that the gunmen split into two groups upon arrival and began shooting sporadically, forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes.
According to him, the two persons killed in the attack were identified as Joseph Sule and Awilo Madugu.
Buhari further stated that seven residents were abducted during the raid, naming them as Gift Victor, Hannatu Yusuf, Salina Sam, Silvia Sam, Dogarah Maisamari, Hassana Bulus and Joy Samaila.
He added that three girls remain unaccounted for, as some residents who fled into the bush during the attack are yet to return. “One person is also critically ill and currently receiving treatment at a hospital,” he allegedly stated.