KADUNA, Nigeria (BN24) — Suspected armed bandits abducted a pastor and two others on Friday, July 25, in Bauda Village, Maro community, within Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, northwestern Nigeria, authorities said.
The victims, identified as Rev. Anthony Lamba, 50, of ECWA Church in Bauda, Christiana Anthony, and Danlami Zana, were seized while working on a farm in the area, according to local sources.
Security personnel were quickly deployed to the scene following reports of the abduction, but the gunmen had already escaped with the victims to an undisclosed location.
Efforts to rescue the abductees are ongoing, with local law enforcement confirming that investigations have been launched. Kaduna State, particularly Kajuru LGA, has seen a rise in such rural kidnappings in recent months, often attributed to armed groups operating in remote communities.
Authorities have not disclosed whether any contact has been made with the kidnappers or if ransom demands have been issued. Community members continue to urge for stronger security interventions in the region.
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