Again: Gunmen Invade Funtua, Abduct Housewife, Three Children In Katsina

Following an invasion by bandits, a house wife and three of her step children have been abducted in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The invasion took place on Tuesday at the residence of one Shamsuddeen Muhammad Kalgo.

The kidnapped victims were reported to be Kalgo's wife and children between 6 and 12 years of age.

Confirming the incident, Kalgo's elder brother spoke to Daily Trust on anonymity that the incident happened when his younger brother was with his first wife at another residence.

He explained that “He has two wives and each is living in a separate house. The victim is the younger wife. 

"They recently got married, not up to five months ago, so the children, who are on vacation belong to the other wife. The children were our at the time, but they abducted three and left the little one among them."

While the abductors have contacted the family with the information that the victims were unharmed, no negotiation has commenced for their release.

However, the police in the state have not yet made a statement on the matter.