At least 13 people have been killed and several others abducted after armed bandits attacked a wedding ceremony in Kahir village, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The late-night assault, which occurred around 11:47 p.m. on Sunday, has intensified fears over worsening insecurity in rural communities across the state.
Residents said the attackers stormed the venue in large numbers, wielding heavy weapons, and opened fire on guests, throwing the gathering into chaos.
Several victims sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to the General Hospital in Kagarko, while those critically injured were transferred to facilities in Kaduna for further treatment.
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A community leader disclosed that the assailants operated for nearly an hour, during which they also looted shops, carting away food items, provisions, and medical supplies.
The victims have since been buried, while efforts to establish contact with the abductors have so far been unsuccessful.
A police source in Kagarko confirmed the incident to Vanguard, noting that security agencies have launched investigations and are working to ascertain the exact number of persons abducted.
