Gunmen described as bandits killed three security personnel during a violent attack in Kaduna, northwest Nigeria. Hours later, the younger brother of a Kaduna state lawmaker was reportedly abducted from his home in a separate incident, according to the report. The attacks underscore persistent insecurity in Kaduna State, where armed groups have carried out repeated killings and kidnappings. Details on the exact locations, the identity of the abducted man, and any official response were not provided in the report.

Bandits killed two people and abducted 26 others in attacks on the Tunburku, Tudun Amada and Kallon Kura communities in Kaduna State, Nigeria. According to Mr Yunusa Shehu, Public Relations Officer of KadVS, who disclosed the incidents in a statement issued on Tuesday, the attacks occurred across the affected communities in the local government area. No further details on rescue efforts or the condition of those abducted were provided.

Suspected bandits have ambushed and killed three members of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service, including the deputy commander, in Zuntu town, Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. According to a security source who spoke to LEADERSHIP by telephone, the attack occurred on Sunday night while the vigilance personnel were on patrol. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about banditry and insecurity affecting communities in Kaduna State and the wider northwest region.

Armed bandits attacked local communities in Kaduna, resulting in the deaths of at least nine farmers and the abduction of an unspecified number of individuals, according to Premium Times.

According to PM News, gunmen described as bandits abducted the brother of a Kaduna lawmaker and killed three officers of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service, KADVS. The report said KADVS commander CP Ali Audu (rtd.) reacted by condoling with the victims’ families and describing the officers’ deaths as a painful loss to the service. Details of where the attack occurred were not included in the feed blurb.

At least seven people were killed and 12 others abducted after armed bandits invaded Tofa village in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State, according to Daily Trust. The attack, which occurred around 1am on Monday, also involved the rustling of an undisclosed number of animals, a security source said. The incident adds to ongoing insecurity in northwest Nigeria, where rural communities have faced repeated attacks by armed groups.