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Emir of Kajuru, 13 others abducted by bandits in Kaduna

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Armed bandits in a raid last night (Saturday) abducted the Emir of Kajuru and 13 members of his family.

A cabinet member of the Emir confirmed the incident to newsmen.

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Recall that bandits have in the recent time, in Kaduna and its environs, intensified their illicit activities by killing and kidnapping innocent people for ransom in the State.

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The 2nd class Emir, about 85 years old was kidnapped with three women, two of his grandchildren, three of his aides and five others to an unknown destination.

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According to the source, “Just a day before the incident, the Emir summoned a security meeting about a potential ploy to kidnap him but, unfortunately, the security agents didn’t act on it.”

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The Kajuru Emirate is about 40 minutes drive to Kaduna town.

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