Five of the six people murdered by bandits in Zonkwa, Kaduna State's Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, have been laid to rest.
According to reports, the victims were killed while attempting to foil the kidnapping of two members of the community.
On January 18, 2023, the suspected bandits attacked the community and abducted one Mr. Calistus Eze along with another person named Mrs. Amos.
When locals attempted to foil the kidnapping, the kidnappers shot rapidly, killing Mr. Eze and five other locals while fleeing with Mrs. Amos.
On Friday, January 20, 2023, the victims were laid to rest.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Yabo Ephraim, media aide to Council Chairman Francis Sani, confirmed the incident.
He said:
"On January 18, 2023, at 8 p.m., kidnappers numbering about four made their way to the residence of Mr. Calistus Eze and took him alongside one Mrs Amos, shooting sporadically as they made their way out of his residence, and escaping through an adjoining village, Swanzwam,"
He claimed the kidnappers encountered heavy resistance until they gunned down Mr Calistu Eze to enable their escape, killing five other locals and injuring many more in the process, before abducting Mrs Amos.
The injured victims are currently being treated at various medical facilities.
He further stated that:
"The chairman expressed deep shock and sadness over the unfortunate incident, describing it as inhuman and barbaric. He extended his heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims and prayed for the eternal repose of their souls, while also praying for speedy recovery of those injured."
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