Five suspects arrested after attack on teenage girl in Kaduna
A 16-year-old girl, Endurance Sabo, suffered severe injuries, including the amputation of her hand, during an attempted kidnapping in Goska village, Kaduna State. Five suspects have been arrested following a coordinated rescue operation led by the Jema’a Local Government Chairman, Peter Tanko Dogara. The victim is currently receiving treatment at Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Memorial Hospital in Kafanchan, with plans for further medical care. The incident has raised significant concern among local residents, prompting reassurances of enhanced security.
What happened
- Endurance Sabo was attacked during an attempted abduction targeting her and her family in Goska village.
- Five suspects were apprehended after a swift response from security operatives coordinated by Peter Tanko Dogara.
- The victim’s grandmother and four younger sisters escaped unharmed, while Sabo sustained life-altering injuries.
- Sabo is being treated at Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Memorial Hospital, with the council chairman pledging to cover her medical bills and arrange for further care.
- The attack has led to increased security measures and calls for calm, with authorities urging residents to cooperate with security agencies and avoid taking the law into their own hands.
