In the Niger state community of Garam, located near the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), bandits have once again carried out a kidnapping, targeting three individuals, including a child.

This occurrence follows closely on the heels of a previous attack by bandits in the village a week earlier, during which they killed a pastor affiliated with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and abducted 13 others.

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Lucky Barnabas, a resident of Garam, confirmed the recent kidnapping incident to the Daily Trust, noting that it occurred at approximately 12:13 am on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

The bandits, armed with AK-47 rifles and numbering several, fired shots in various directions to instill fear among the community’s residents.

According to Barnabas, the bandits forcibly took away a man, his wife, and a young child residing with them.

He mentioned that the vigilantes were rendered helpless due to the intense gunfire unleashed by the bandits.

Describing the situation as akin to a war, Barnabas expressed the community’s sleepless night and the pervasive fear resulting from the renewed banditry.

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While there has been no immediate response from the police command in Niger State regarding the incident, residents reported the arrival of military operatives shortly after the occurrence.