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Bandits Kill 20, kidnap 25 women in Kajuru, Kaduna

At least 20 persons have been reportedly killed and several others kidnapped in separate attacks on three communities within Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The gunmen on more than 30 motorbikes on Thursday afternoon stormed the communities, shooting indiscriminately, according to SaharaReporters..

They were also said to be moving from house to house, killing people.

A resident told SaharaReporters that “20 people lost their lives while several houses were destroyed during the attack”.

He added that “25 women were also abducted by the gunmen”.

While some of the victims have been laid to rest, other residents have deserted the communities, the source said.

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