Some bandits have invaded Nissi community in the Chikun local government area of Kaduna State, kidnapping an Anglican priest and his wife.
A member of the Anglican Church of Nigeria confirmed the to SaharaReporters that the incident occurred on Tuesday morning.
He lamented that media organisations did not reported the attack.
According to the source, the bandits abducted the priest, identified as Edwin Achi, and his wife, Sarah Achi, from their residence in Nissi village, located in the Chikun LGA.
SaharaReporters has been reporting the rising insecurity in the state in recent times.
In a similar incident last week, SaharaReporters reported that bandits had killed two police officers in the Southern Kaduna region of Kaduna State.
The attack occurred penultimate Friday evening, as confirmed by a resident.
The officers were killed inside a Divisional Police Headquarters in Zonkwa town, which is also the headquarters of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area.
Last two Thursdays, SaharaReporters reported that three minors were among nine people killed by bandits in Layin Danauta village, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A local source, who first confirmed the attack, revealed that the three slain minors were daughters of one Alhaji Salisu Maiwada.
According to the source, the other victims included five married men and a young bachelor.
Several others sustained varying degrees of injuries, with many said to be in critical condition and receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
