{"id":10227,"date":"2025-06-15T08:19:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T08:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=10227"},"modified":"2025-06-15T08:20:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T08:20:56","slug":"bandits-abduct-village-heads-wife-son-in-kaduna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=10227","title":{"rendered":"Bandits Abduct Village Head\u2019s Wife, Son in Kaduna\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dailytrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/kaduna-state-map.jpg\" alt=\"Kaduna\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Residents of Doka Avong in Kufana District of Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have been thrown into panic following a violent attack by bandits in the early hours of Saturday, June 14, 2025, which resulted in the abduction of two persons.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a formal report submitted to the Agom of Kufana Chiefdom, the attack occurred around 1am when a large group of gunmen stormed the residence of the Village Head of Doka Avong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The assailants kidnapped the village head\u2019s wife, 38-year-old Deborah Jonah, and his 14-year-old son, Maxwell Jonah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The distressing incident was confirmed in a letter signed by Mr. Stephen Maikori, the Overseer of Kufana District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis unfortunate event has caused widespread fear and anxiety within the community,\u201d Maikori stated. \u201cIn 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He further emphasized the need for \u201cprompt and decisive action\u201d to prevent further loss of lives and property and to restore confidence among the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The abduction has heightened insecurity concerns in Kajuru, a local government that has witnessed repeated attacks by criminal elements in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of the time of filing this report, security agencies have yet to issue an official statement on the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, community leaders are urging swift deployment of security personnel to the area to forestall further attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">daily trust<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Residents of Doka Avong in Kufana District of Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have been thrown into panic following a violent attack by bandits in the early 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