The people and residents of Doka Avong in Kufana District of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, are living in palpable fear engendered by a violent attack by bandits in the early hours of last Saturday.
As stated in a report submitted to the Agom of Kufana Chiefdom, the attack occurred around 1:00 a.m. when a group of heavily armed men invaded the home of the Village Head.
During the attack, the suspected bandits abducted the village head’s wife, 38-year-old Deborah Jonah, and their 14-year-old son, Maxwell Jonah.
The incident was confirmed in a letter signed by Stephen Maikori, Overseer of Kufana District.
“This unfortunate event has caused widespread fear and anxiety within the community,” Maikori stated.
He added “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 stressed the need for “prompt and decisive action” to prevent further loss of lives and property and to restore confidence among the people.
The abduction has heightened insecurity concerns in Kajuru, a local government area in Kaduna State that has witnessed repeated attacks by criminal elements in recent years.
Source: International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR).
