Armed bandits have reportedly kidnapped a naval officer and members of his family in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The incident was disclosed on Thursday by a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst, Zagazola Makama, via his X handle.
Zagazola posted: “Armed bandits have abducted a naval officer and members of his family in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
“Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Aug. 20, 2025, at about 0200hrs, when the gunmen stormed Unguwan Mission, Kachia, and whisked away Seaman Olatunji Enoch, 40, of the Nigerian Navy attached to NNSAT Kachia.
“The assailants also took away his wife, Margaret Olatunji, 25, and their daughter, Hellen Bitrus, 13, during the attack.
“Security agencies have since launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, with cordon-and-search operations ongoing in surrounding bushes. The operation aims to ensure the safe rescue of the victims.”