Bandits invade palace in Kaduna, kidnap Emir’s 9 children and grandchildren

Gunmen have kidnapped nine children and grandchildren of the Emir of Kagarko, in southern part of Kaduna State, HRH Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar.

A resident, who spoke to the Daily Trust, said the gunmen stormed the community around 11:15pm on Sunday night, May 7, 2023, and headed directly to the Emir’s residence.

“They took away his youngest wife, nine children and grandchildren but the wife escaped and returned home,” he said.

He said the gunmen also took three other persons, including a lady and injured one Audu Kwakulu of Ungwan Pah who is now at hospital receiving treatment.

“The bandits also killed one herdsman in Kuchimi village and looted seven shops in Janjala village (both in Kagarko LG) on their way back,” the source added.

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