Bandits on Thursday invaded Sabon Layi community in the troubled Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing three farmers.
They also kidnapped a number of others, including some travelers.
According to the Punch, a community leader Sallau Ibrahim informed of this new development. According to him, the attack occurred around 12pm. The three slain farmers, identified as Anas Sabonlayi, Abubakar Dankibiya, and Harisu Lemu, were buried in Sabon Layi at approximately 4.30pm that same day, according to Islamic rites.
Ibrahim stated that the attack was in response to an ongoing military operation in the troubled areas.
Additionally, the bandits targeted traders who were traveling from the western part to the Birnin-Gwari Market on Thursday.
“They kidnapped some of the traders/travelers on their way to the market.” Sallau told the Punch.
“For about two weeks, the farmers didn’t go to farm in the area. Today they decided to go, they were attacked and kidnapped.”
Usman Kasai, the Chairman of Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressive Union, confirmed the incident and said, “They (bandits) killed three people. Many were abducted. We are trying to know how many are in the forest with the bandits.”
Neither the police nor the state government provided official confirmation of the incident. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mohammad Jalige, had not responded to enquiries regarding the incident at the time of filing this report.
