Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Suspected terrorists have abducted six Almajiri pupils in a brazen attack on Unguwar Gere community in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, in the latest security crisis to hit Nigeria's North-West region. The attack occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as the children were returning from a nearby farm.
According to local sources, the children were intercepted by the attackers just as they were approaching the village. The abducted pupils have been identified as Abdul Mali Malam, Al Amin Biyar, Abdurrahman Sama Ila, Jamilu Malam, Usumanu Bilya, and Abdul Ganiyu Samaila.
Following the attack, residents from neighbouring communities, assisted by soldiers stationed at the Supa Camp in Kuyallo, immediately mobilised and confronted the terrorists in a desperate bid to rescue the victims. The joint operation reportedly forced the attackers to retreat from the community after an exchange. However, despite being repelled, the gunmen escaped into the surrounding forest with the six abducted Almajiri pupils.
As of the time of this report, security authorities had not issued an official statement on the incident. Efforts to rescue the abducted children were said to be ongoing.
A Pattern of Terror in Birnin Gwari
The latest abduction comes just days after another deadly attack in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area. On Monday morning, armed men reportedly attacked farmers in Layin Danauta village, opening fire on people working on their farms. Several farmers were reportedly killed during the assault, while about 22 people — including seven women and 15 men — were abducted. Many others sustained injuries, prompting residents to spend several hours searching the surrounding forests for missing victims.
Birnin Gwari has remained one of Kaduna State's most vulnerable areas to attacks by armed groups. Farming communities, commuters, and rural settlements have repeatedly come under assault, with kidnappings and killings becoming increasingly common. Security experts have repeatedly warned that the persistent targeting of children and educational activities poses a grave threat to the future of entire communities.
Residents have continued to call for stronger security measures to protect lives and property, as repeated attacks threaten livelihoods, disrupt farming activities, and deepen fears among communities across the local government area. The abduction once again underscores the urgent need for decisive and sustained action against terrorism and criminality in the North-West.
For the families of the six abducted Almajiri pupils, the wait for news continues. As one resident told SaharaReporters, "We are tired of living in fear. The government must act now before these children become another statistic in Nigeria's endless cycle of terror".
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