Nigeria, March 30 -- Tragedy struck Kahir village in the Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday night, as bandits stormed a wedding ceremony, killed 13 guests and abducted many others.

Residents said the attack, which began around 11:47 p.m., has triggered fear across the rural local government, leading many to flee their homes.

The attackers, arriving in large numbers with sophisticated weapons, invaded the venue and opened fire on the unsuspecting guests.

"Many were rushed to the General Hospital in Kagarko, while those in critical condition were referred to Kaduna for advanced medical care," a resident, Shehu Bala, told journalists in Kaduna.

He added that the exact number of persons abducted was uncertain due to t...