Bandits have abducted Harira Abdullahi, wife of Shuaibu Suleiman Galadima, district head of Aboro in Sanga LGA of Kaduna state, alongside their daughter, Maryam Suleiman Galadima.
The incident occurred around 7:36 pm on Sunday when the attackers stormed the district head’s residence and whisked away the two women.
A resident, who asked not to be named, confirmed the incident on Monday morning.
He said the attack caused panic in the area, prompting residents to mobilise in an attempt to rescue the abducted victims.
His words: “But as we followed them into the bush to try and rescue the kidnapped persons, the gunmen opened fire on us.
“Sadly, they shot dead one of our members, Umar Abdullahi, and injured another, Suleiman, who is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.”
He added that the deceased had been buried according to Islamic rites.
The resident called on the government and security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the abducted wife and daughter of the traditional ruler and to secure the community.
