At least nine persons were reportedly killed while 35 others including a retired Director of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), his brother and the brother’s wife suffered abductions at the hands of bandits in Kwasam community, Kauru LGA and Gwada community, Igabi LGA both in Kaduna State.
The gory incident happened penultimate Friday at around 10.00pm with the retired CBN Director named, Zakariya Markus.
The breakdown showed that 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.
As per source: “The Bandits moved into Markus’ family house, 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 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 of the retired CBN director), Monday Markus’ wife, Mr. Alhamdu Makeri’s son and Baban Fati of Kauru.”
