Gunmen have reportedly abducted seven people, including women and children, in Anchuna village, Ikulu Chiefdom of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The attack occurred on Wednesday night, March 5.

The armed assailants are said to have stormed the village in large numbers, shooting repeatedly before whisking their victims away.

A resident of the area, Samuel Kukah, a family member of the renowed cleric, Bishop Hassan Kukah, confirmed the incident to DailyTrust, stating that his younger brother, Ishaya Kukah, was among those taken.

“My brother, Ishaya, was the only male among the abductees; the rest are women and children, the attackers launched their attack around 11pm,” he said.

Kukah added that there had been no contact from the kidnappers regarding a ransom demand.

“We are praying for their safety while waiting for any call,” he said.

He called on security agencies to take immediate action to secure the safe return of the victims, emphasizing that most of those abducted were vulnerable individuals.