The bandits kidnapped 22 locals, mainly women and children in southern Kaduna.
Senator Marshall Katung, who represents the Senate District of Kadunanan, confirmed the incident on Sunday, expressing concern about the attack.
However, he sought cooperation between the military and the Kaduna State Government to establish a forward base of action (FOB) in troubled areas.
Katung further expressed his grief in a statement he issued, launching an attack on Hoodlums in Kugauta community in Kusheka in Kumana Chiepdom and the Kumana Community in Kumana Community, Kumana Prinistdom in Kumana Chieftorm of Kauru local government areas.
He said: “This outrageous crime is directed against our innocent people, especially in the Kaduna State, Kaduna State, Kataf, Kaura and Sanga Local Government Areas, bringing Great pain, hardship, has shaken the happiness of our people.”
“The bandits reportedly kidnapped 22 locals, mainly women and children until recently, in the Kugauta community in Kusheka, Kumana Chief and Kumana Chore in Kumana Emirates, Kumana Chieftorm Community in Kumana, Kauru Local Government Area, Kumana Chieftorm Community in Kumana, Kauru Local Government Area The emirates carried out a separate attack.
“This re-offending against the peaceful people of Southern Kaduna is totally condemned. These atrocities against our people must not continue to be unfounded. It must be stopped immediately.
“I am fully aware of the provisions of Article 14(2)(b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, which declares that the safety and welfare of the people should be the primary purpose of the government. In this regard, I have given priority to each The safety of citizens.”
To achieve this, he said he will work with Kaduna State Government and defense personnel to ensure that the Forward Operation Base (FOB) is established in Kauru local government and other communities to face the attackers.
He then promised to continue to do whatever is necessary to “ensure the lives of our people” and called on people to work with security agencies to provide relevant information to lead to the arrest of these criminals and their informants.
