Clergyman and social commentator, Rev Kukah’s brother abducted

Yohanna Kukah, a traditional ruler in Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State, has been abducted. The monarch with the title: ‘Agwam Akulu,’ is the younger brother of Clergyman, Matthew Kukah, bishop of the Catholic diocese of Sokoto.  ‎

‎The attackers were said to have struck in Anchuna, village of the traditional ruler. They were said to have arrived at his private residence around 9pm. A witness said that after shooting sporadically, they ordered him to come out. One of his guards, who reportedly attempted to foil the attack, was also kidnapped. ‎

Waziri Ashafa, a community leader, who confirmed the incident said the gunmen drove away with the traditional ruler and his guard. ‎The incident comes less than 48 hours after a monarch and his pregnant wife were shot dead.  ‎