Bandits have abducted the village chief of Abashiya, Chief John Onombem, along with five others in Kaduna State's Kachia Local Government Area. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region. Details remain limited at this stage.
According to a report from Daily Trust, bandits abducted Chief John Onombem, the village head of Abashiya, together with five others in Kaduna State's Kachia Local Government Area. The incident was reported on March 10, 2026.
The Kachia area has faced persistent security issues in Kaduna State, where such abductions occur frequently. The names of the other victims were not disclosed, and no official response from authorities was mentioned in the report.
This event underscores the ongoing threat from bandits in the region. Local residents continue to live under the shadow of such threats.
Kaduna State officials have not issued a statement on the matter yet, and further details are needed from security agencies.