By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Armed gunmen have reportedly abducted a mother and three children in Maraba Rido, Chikun LGA of Kaduna state.
The mother who is a trained Nurse and widow of late Judge of upper customary court, Kaduna was allegedly kidnapped from their residence in the area alongside her 3 children on new year day and takrn to an unknown destination.
Eyewitness told our correspondent that both JTF and the Army gave them a hot chase but the Bandits succeeded in escaping with the victims under heavy exchange of gun fire.
Most residents of Maraba Rido have been terrorised by Bandits almost on daily basis, according to residents.
A family friend and lawyer of the victims, Barrister John Haruna who confirmed the incident on Wednesday, said some residents of the area have reportedly relocated to nearby communities from their personal house in the area for fear of kidnappers.
Contacted, the Kaduna police state command spokesman, Mansur Hassan could not respond to clarification sought for.
Findings revealed that they were kidnapped in anticipation of payment of entitlement or benefits of the late husband who died over three years ago as a judge.
