Terrorists locally dubbed as bandits have killed four people and abducted 11 others in separate attacks across Kachia and Kajuru Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.
Despite alleged pressure on communities in Southern Kaduna to cover up rising bandit attacks and other violent incidents, residents continue to provide updates on the security situation in the area.
Information and eyewitness accounts sent by residents to SaharaReporters indicated that the bandits carried out the attacks between Saturday and Monday.
In Kachia Local Government Area, bandits reportedly attacked Mafofadiya and Zagom Mazuga villages between Sunday and Monday.
During the attack, a resident, Joel Dauda was killed, while other residents; Leo Bakut, Kefas Hilary, Vitoria Leo, Cristiana Jeol, Iseal Joel, Hannatu Iseal and Isreal James were abducted by the attackers.
In Kajuru Local Government Area, bandits attacked Kallah and Kufana villages between Saturday and Sunday, killing residents and abducting four others.
Those abducted included the pregnant wife of a slain resident, Jagora Dabo and their children.
Residents identified two of those killed in Kallah village as Jagora Dabo and Misali Adamu.
According to local sources, Jagora Dabo’s pregnant wife and their children were abducted during the attack.
Residents also reported that another person was killed in Kufana village, although the victim’s identity had yet to be confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
The latest attacks have renewed concerns over the worsening security situation in Southern Kaduna amid complaints by residents that violent incidents are being underreported despite continued attacks on rural communities.
The attacks also raise fresh questions about the effectiveness of government efforts, including non-kinetic approaches such as dialogue, reconciliation and rehabilitation programmes aimed at encouraging bandits to abandon violence.
Residents say communities across Southern Kaduna continue to live under the threat of attacks, kidnappings and killings, with many calling on security agencies and government authorities to intensify efforts to protect vulnerable villages and bring perpetrators to justice.
(SaharaReporters)
