The Village Head of Dutsan Gaya in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Maitala Ariga Makama, has been found d3ad after reportedly being abducted by a local vigilante group known as Yan Sakai. The Kaduna State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that Makamas lifeless body was discovered on Sunday, February 23, 2025, on the outskirts of Sabon Garin Rimau in the same LGA. A police source told security analyst, Zagazola Makama that armed members of Yan Sakai allegedly stormed Dutsan Gaya in the early hours of the day and whisked the traditional ruler away. Hours later, his body was found with suspected gunshot wounds, the source said. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kasuwan Magani led a team of police officers and vigilantes to the scene, where the deceased was taken to a village hospital and confirmed dead by a doctor on duty. The police have since convened an emergency meeting with community and youth leaders from Dutsan Gaya and neighbouring villages to appeal for calm. The situation is being closely monitored, and efforts are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the killing and to apprehend those responsible, a senior security officer, who requested anonymity, said. The corpse has been deposited at Gomna Anwan General Hospital, Kakuri, pending a post-mortem examination. The post Vigilante group allegedly k!lls village head in Kaduna appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.Vigilante group allegedly k!lls village head in Kaduna
The Village Head of Dutsan Gaya in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Maitala Ariga Makama, has been found d3ad after reportedly being abducted by a local vigilante group known as Yan Sakai. The Kaduna State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that Makamas lifeless body was discovered on Sunday, February 23, 2025, on the outskirts of Sabon Garin Rimau in the same LGA. A police source told security analyst, Zagazola Makama that armed members of Yan Sakai allegedly stormed Dutsan Gaya in the early hours of the day and whisked the traditional ruler away. Hours later, his body was found with suspected gunshot wounds, the source said. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kasuwan Magani led a team of police officers and vigilantes to the scene, where the deceased was taken to a village hospital and confirmed dead by a doctor on duty. The police have since convened an emergency meeting with community and youth leaders from Dutsan Gaya and neighbouring villages to appeal for calm. The situation is being closely monitored, and efforts are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the killing and to apprehend those responsible, a senior security officer, who requested anonymity, said. The corpse has been deposited at Gomna Anwan General Hospital, Kakuri, pending a post-mortem examination. The post Vigilante group allegedly k!lls village head in Kaduna appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
