Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Suspected bandits have killed a prominent farmer and entrepreneur, Alhaji Inusa, in a brutal attack on his farm in the Kidandan Ward of Giwa Local Government Area, renewing fears about the escalating insecurity that has turned farming into a death-defying gamble for rural communities across Kaduna State.
The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, July 2, 2026, when armed assailants stormed his farm near Hayin Malam village, according to security analyst Bakatsine, who confirmed the attack in a security update obtained by SaharaReporters. Alhaji Inusa, who was not only a large-scale farmer but also the owner of a cassava processing machine, was killed while working on his land, a stark reminder that no one is safe from the terror gripping the region.
Residents of the community are in mourning, describing the deceased as a respected member of society whose contributions to the local economy and community life were immeasurable. "He was a pillar of our community," one resident told our correspondent. "He gave jobs to young people, he fed many families. Now he is gone, and we are left to wonder who will be next." Prayers have been offered for Allah to grant him mercy and accept him among the righteous, while the community grapples with the loss of a man who was both a provider and a symbol of resilience.
The killing of Alhaji Inusa is the latest in a grim pattern of violence that has plagued Kaduna State and the wider North-West region. In recent months, several communities across the state have witnessed repeated attacks by armed bandits, who have been accused of killing residents, abducting travellers and villagers for ransom, rustling livestock, and forcing many farming communities to abandon their lands. The persistent violence has continued despite ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling criminal camps operating across parts of the state.
The attack has reignited calls for urgent government intervention. Residents have repeatedly called on the federal and Kaduna State governments to intensify security measures, warning that continued attacks on farmers could further threaten food production and deepen humanitarian challenges in affected communities. "We are tired of burying our farmers," a community leader lamented. "Our young men are afraid to go to their farms. If this continues, there will be no food to eat, and we will all suffer."
The Giwa Local Government Area, particularly the Kidandan Ward, has become a hotspot for bandit activities, with criminals exploiting the vast, ungoverned spaces to launch attacks with impunity. The killing of Alhaji Inusa is not an isolated incident; it follows the recent murder of Mallam Umaru Ibrahim, a farmer who was abducted and killed in captivity in the same area, and a series of other attacks that have left scores dead and thousands displaced.
The inability of the state to protect its citizens has become a defining feature of the crisis. Despite the deployment of security forces and the implementation of various peace initiatives, the bandits continue to operate with a level of audacity that suggests a deep-seated failure of governance. The Kaduna State Government has previously announced amnesty and reconciliation initiatives with bandits, but these efforts have failed to stem the tide of violence, with residents accusing the government of negotiating with criminals while innocent civilians are left to fend for themselves.
As the community of Hayin Malam buries another of its sons, the question on everyone's lips is: how many more must die before the government takes the decisive action needed to end this cycle of bloodshed? For the families of Alhaji Inusa and countless others, the answer is already too late.
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