Residents of Doka Avong in Kufana District, Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State, have been thrown into panic following a midnight attack by suspected bandits.
The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday when gunmen invaded the residence of the village head and abducted his wife and son.
The victims have been identified as 38-year-old Deborah Jonah and her 14-year-old son, Maxwell Jonah.
The development was confirmed in a letter addressed to the Agom of Kufana Chiefdom and signed by Stephen Maikori, overseer of Kufana District.
“This unfortunate event has caused widespread fear and anxiety within the community.
“In light of the above, I respectfully call for the urgent intervention of relevant security agencies to enhance surveillance and fortify security in and around Doka Avong and the entire Kufana District,” Maikori stated.
He called for “prompt and decisive action” to avert further loss of lives and property while urging authorities to act swiftly to reassure residents.
The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria.
