Terrorists reportedly attacked Ungwan Dantata in the Gefe community of Kallah Ward, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and the kidnapping of 18 others.
According to resident Sujada Ayuba, who confirmed the incident to PUNCH Online on Tuesday, the terrorists infiltrated the village on foot during the early hours of Monday morning at approximately 1:00 am.
The victims who lost their lives were identified as Ezra Badama and Nagode Ibro, while those abducted include Nehemiah Sukuni, Rebecca Nehemiah, Sadam Gane, Alice Sadam, Jashu’a Sukuni, Rhoda Isaac, Isaac Dako, Patience Godwin, A’ishatu Ezra, Damaris Nathan, Justina Afis, Gabriela Nathan, Daniela Nehemiah, Jackson Sadam, Amame Ezra, Benedict Monday, Enoch Yohanna, and Igwe Saleh.
Ayuba further revealed that since November of the previous year, terrorists have persistently harassed the people of the Gefe community, with ransom payments becoming a frequent occurrence, though the exact amount spent remains unquantifiable.
“This community is in dire need of Government support and their major activity is farming. We’re already in the Rainy season now, and most of them cannot access their farmlands for fear of being kidnapped. They’ve sold all that they harvested and some even sold their lands just to raise money for the ransom of their loved ones, adding no food, and money to buy fertilizer. We need Government intervention like; food and fertilizer to help cushion the effect of hunger in our Community.
“We’re appealing to the Government to assist deploy security operatives in the area to help restore the confidence of the community. Some victims had earlier told us that they trek with terrorists passing different Villages and crossing major roads to their destination.
“Having security forces around the area will help in apprehending these terrorists that have been causing nightmares in our Communities. There are vantage positions where security forces can block the moment people are kidnapped or killed by terrorists,” Sujada added.
Ayuba also mentioned that there has been no communication with the terrorists regarding ransom negotiations.
The two deceased victims were laid to rest today, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in accordance with Christian customs.
Efforts to reach the Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, for comments were unsuccessful as calls and text messages went unanswered.
In a recent incident, terrorists abducted 87 individuals following an attack on the Kajuru-Station community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Harisu Dari, a member of the Kajuru-Station Youths, confirmed the attack, stating that the terrorists also looted shops, stealing food items and other valuables during the invasion, which occurred around 10 pm.
