Gunmen have abducted the District Head of Chawai, Joshua Ahmadu, in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Ahmadu’s abduction was confirmed by the President of Chawai Development Association (CDA), Abel Adamu, on Wednesday.

Adamu, in a statement issued by the CDA spokesperson, Raphael Joshua, said the traditional ruler was kidnapped on Tuesday night by gunmen who invaded his house at the Zambina area of Kaduna State.

“It was reported that the kidnappers stormed the house of the traditional ruler in their numbers at about 9:30 p.m. and took him away,” Adamu said.

The CDA President, who expressed dismay over the incident, assured residents that the CDA was working hard to ensure the victim regains freedom unhurt.

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“Already, relevant authorities and heads of security operatives on special duty in the chiefdom have been duly informed and have already swung into action to rescue the traditional ruler.

“We are calling on all sons and daughters of Tsam land to pray for the safe return of the district head,” he added.

He further urged youths in the area to always take communal security seriously to avert such breaches.

“We have to be on our feet to ensure the land is safe.

“It’s unfortunate that at this critical time, the youths, who ought to be the communal force to guarantee security across communities, are not ready to work in collaboration with security personnel to secure the land,” Adamu said.

The Star