Residents of Kachia Local Government Area in Kaduna State are gripped with fear following the abduction of a naval officer and his family by armed bandits in the wee hours of Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
The attack, which occurred around 2am, saw the gunmen storm Unguwan Mission, targeting Seaman Olatunji Enoch, a 40-year-old naval officer attached to the Nigerian Navy Secondary Armament Training (NNSAT) in Kachia.
The attackers reportedly abducted Seaman Enoch alongside his 25-year-old wife, Margaret Olatunji, and their 13-year-old daughter, Hellen Bitrus.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama confirmed the incident, emphasizing that it highlights the escalating insecurity in Kaduna, where bandits have increasingly targeted both civilians and security personnel.
Security agencies have since launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, deploying cordon-and-search operations in nearby bushes and suspected hideouts.
Authorities have assured the public that efforts are underway to ensure the victims are rescued unharmed.
