During the Sunday attack, the monarch of the village, Idris Barde, and his wife were abducted
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Following the gunfight that claimed three civilians and three local security operatives, the terrorists retreated in disarray after suffering what a grassroots political party leader described as a huge loss.After rustling cattle from adjoining villages of Bodo and Kurbagu, the terrorists returned to Kuchi around 9 p.m. that same Friday and abducted at least 160 locals before herding them into the forest under heavy rainfall.
According to him, livestock owners fled with their animals upon hearing that the terrorists were approaching. The account was corroborated by another displaced villager who pleaded not to be named for fear of being targeted by terrorists’ informants. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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