6 killed, as gunmen abduct former CBN personnel, others in Kaduna

Six people were reportedly killed in Kwasam, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, while five others, including a retired director of CBN, Mr Zakariya Markus, his brother, and the brother’s wife, were abducted. The bandits also injured two other people during the attack on Friday, a few minutes after 10 p.m., when they invaded the community. The incident has not yet been reported to the police, but according to sources, the bandits held two individuals and forced them to the retired CBN staff member’s home, where they kidnapped him (ex-CBN staff).

“The bandits moved to his family house and abducted his brother and the brother’s wife. “Residents rushed out in an attempt to rescue the victims, but the bandits fired at them, killing six and injuring two.” “Those killed included Danmasani Gwaska, Mrs. Giwa John, Kapishi Barmu, Ganya Ubangida, Shigama Salisu, and Gani Magawata. Those kidnapped included Mr Zakariya Markus, a retired CBN staff member; his younger brother, Mr. Monday Markus, and wife; Mr Alhamdu Makeri’s don; and Baban Fati of Kauru,” sources revealed.