Two killed, scores kidnapped as gunmen attack Kaduna community

No fewer than two persons were feared killed, while scores of persons kidnapped when suspected gunmen attacked Rigasa community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The police however claimed that only one person was killed.

The incident which took place on Friday along the Kaduna International Airport and Rigasa Railway Station, left some persons critically wounded.
The gunmen were said to have opened fire at motorists along the road on Friday. In the process, three friends who were said to be travelling together fell victim.

Two of those shot by the gunmen were identified as Rabiu Auwal and Umar El-Khaddab. They were rushed to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna, where Auwal died as a result of gunshot wounds in his chest while El-Khaddab was still battling for his life.
A source said the whereabouts of one Ismail Muhammed was still unknown after the attack.
It was gathered that Muhammad might have been among those abducted by the gunmen who were yet to establish contact with any of his family members.

The source said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Goronyo, also escaped the attack by whiskers.

The spokesman of the Kaduna Police Command, ASP Muhammad Jalige confirmed the incident.