Bandits’ attack has claimed the lives of several farmers in Kakangi Village, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, according to community sources.
SaharaReporters learnt on Saturday that an unspecified number of farmers were also said to have been abducted and others injured.
The victims were reportedly carrying out their farming activities when the bandits launched the attack.
While the exact number of those killed has not yet been officially confirmed, multiple lives are believed to have been lost.
The incident has left the community in mourning, with residents expressing grief over the loss of innocent lives and calling for prayers and support for the victims’ families.
Community leaders have urged the public to remember the deceased, their loved ones, and the people of Kakangi Village in their prayers as they cope with this devastating tragedy.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement confirming the casualty figures or providing further details on the attack.
Only days ago, SaharaReporters reported that a fresh tragedy struck two Adara communities in Kufana Ward of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, on Thursday night as terrorists attacked Umaso (Rafin Kunu) and Unguwa-Ku villages.
SaharaReporters had learnt that the terrorists killed two persons, injuring four others, abducting seven residents, and looting property.
Eyewitnesses had told newsmen that the attackers invaded Umaso (Rafin Kunu) chanting “Allahu Akbar” before opening fire indiscriminately on residents, forcing many to flee into nearby bushes for safety.
One of the victims, 23-year-old Luka Aminizeh Alibaba, an orphan, was shot dead during the attack. Three other residents sustained severe gunshot injuries and were rushed to a hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.
The attackers also abducted seven persons from the community. Those confirmed to have been taken away are Mrs. Lami Ali, 40; Mrs. Solomi Zachariah, 30; Mrs. Beauty Alpha, 29; Abednego Alpha, 10; Jonah Alpha, 7; Samson Alpha, a six-month-old infant; and one other victim whose identity had yet to be confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Residents said the assailants left Umaso (Rafin Kunu) and proceeded to neighbouring Unguwa-Ku, where they launched another deadly assault.
During the attack, 25-year-old Manasseh Mathew sustained serious gunshot injuries and is currently receiving medical attention. His elder brother, aged 32, was shot and killed instantly.
Before fleeing the community, the attackers reportedly looted food items, livestock and other valuables belonging to residents, leaving many families devastated.
The latest attacks have thrown the affected communities into mourning, with families grieving the loss of loved ones while anxiously awaiting news of those abducted.
Speaking on behalf of the affected families, Mr. Onnusim Alhaji Ishaya condemned the attacks and called on security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the abducted victims and bring the perpetrators to justice.
He appealed to the Kaduna State Government and relevant security authorities to strengthen security in vulnerable communities across Kajuru Local Government Area to prevent further attacks.
As of the time of this report, security agencies had yet to issue an official statement on the incident, while efforts to secure the release of the abducted victims were said to be ongoing.
SaharaReporters had also reported that suspected terrorists abducted six Almajiri pupils during an attack on Unguwar Gere in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
According to local sources, the terrorists invaded the community at about 6:30pm on Wednesday and intercepted the pupils as they were returning from a nearby farm.
The children were reportedly close to entering the village when they were seized by the attackers.
Residents from neighbouring communities, assisted by soldiers stationed at the Supa Camp in Kuyallo, mobilised and engaged the attackers in an effort to rescue the victims.
The joint response reportedly forced the terrorists to retreat.
However, despite being repelled, the attackers escaped with the six abducted Almajiri pupils.
SaharaReporters learnt that the six abducted Almajiri pupils had been identified as Abdul Mali Malam, Al Amin Biyar, Abdurrahman Sama Ila, Jamilu Malam, Usumanu Bilya and Abdul Ganiyu Samaila.
