Gunmen have murdered nine persons in Kwasam community, Kauru Local Government Area and Gwada community in Igabi Local Government Area in Kaduna State.
The gunmen also kidnapped 35 other persons, including a retired Director of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Zakariya Markus, his brother and the brother’s wife.
The invaders also wounded nine people during the attack in the two local government areas.
Six persons were killed, five abducted and two injured in Kauru LGA while three persons were killed, seven injured, and 30 others kidnapped in Igabi LGA of the state.
Residents who seek anonymity said the gunmen struck penultimate Friday around 10pm, adding that they seized two people who, at gunpoint, led them to the residence of the retired CBN staff and abducted him.
The locals said, “the dandits then moved to his family house, abducted his brother and the brother’s wife.
“Residents rushed out to rescue victims but the bandits fired at them killing six, and injuring two.
“Those killed, include Danmasani Gwaska, Mrs Giwa John, Kapishi Barmu, Ganya Ubangida, Shigama Salisu and Gani Magawata.
“Those kidnapped include Mr. Zakariya Markus (retired CBN director), Mr Monday Markus (Younger brother to the retired CBN staff), Mrs Monday Markus (wife of Monday), Mr. Alhamdu Makeri’s son and Baban Fati of Kauru.”