Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
Late last night, a series of violent attacks by armed bandits plunged multiple villages in northwest Nigeria into chaos, leaving dozens abducted, several killed, and many more injured. The raids culminated in Kadagen Kauru, where a young woman, Fatima Zahra, was abducted, sparking outrage among residents and local leaders.
Eyewitnesses described a highly coordinated assault, with gunmen swiftly moving through villages under cover of darkness, forcing families from their homes and dragging captives toward forest hideouts. Survivors recounted harrowing scenes of indiscriminate shooting and terror, with villagers fleeing in panic to nearby settlements. In Kadagen Kauru, four people were injured during the attack, and several others lost their lives.
The scale of the raids demonstrates the growing boldness of bandit groups in the region. In Kabari (Gobirawa), more than fifty villagers were abducted, while Nasarawan Kadage and Rumaya each saw nearly thirty people taken, underscoring the operational reach and coordination of these criminal networks. Bandits reportedly exploited isolated terrain, limited security presence, and local grievances to execute rapid multiple‑village attacks that left communities vulnerable and traumatized.
Traditional leaders and local vigilante groups have appealed to the state and federal governments for immediate deployment of additional security forces. They emphasised that the attacks highlight the urgent need for intelligence‑driven operations and sustained patrols to protect rural communities from further violence.
Residents who escaped described being forced into darkness, hiding in bush paths and abandoned homes while attackers moved from house to house, taking captives and destroying property. The psychological toll on survivors and displaced families is immense, with children, women, and the elderly deeply traumatized and uncertain about the fate of their loved ones still in captivity.
Humanitarian volunteers have begun mobilizing food, shelter, and medical aid for displaced residents. Civil society organisations and human rights groups have condemned the attacks, urging government authorities to take swift action to dismantle the armed gangs, secure the release of abductees, and provide psychosocial and economic support to victims.
This surge of banditry reflects a broader insecurity challenge in northwest Nigeria, where isolated rural communities continue to face the threat of abduction, killings, and displacement. Residents, while holding vigils and praying for the safe return of their relatives, are calling for decisive government intervention to restore safety and confidence in the region.
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