Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The residents of New Millennium City in Kaduna State say they feel completely abandoned, living in the grip of terror as kidnappers continue to pick people off one after another in a relentless wave of abductions that has turned their community into a corridor of fear. Fear has gripped the sprawling settlement in Chikun Local Government Area, where bandits have launched repeated attacks, killing some victims without any apparent reason and abducting others in the dead of night. Sources told Stone Reporters on Sunday, August 23, 2026, that the situation has become unbearable, with many families living in constant dread. Residents are asking a simple question: who will protect them if not the government?
The latest assault occurred on Tuesday night, August 18, 2026, when bandits invaded Kyauta, New Millennium City, killed a member of the Joint Task Force, and abducted a woman, Asma'u, and her son, Umar. The husband of the abducted woman managed to escape the attack by hiding inside his car as the bandits operated. The security volunteer was shot in the head during the attack and died a few hours after being rushed to Barau Dikko Specialist Hospital, Kaduna. This incident came just days after bandits killed a local vigilante, Mustapha Baba, and abducted a woman and her son in the same area. The vigilante was shot during an attack near the Mai-Rago Friday Mosque and died while receiving treatment. In yet another attack, five residents were reportedly abducted at the Police Estate in Baban Saura. The frequency of these incidents has left residents in a state of panic, with many questioning the effectiveness of security agencies.
The fear is not new. In February 2026, residents of Danhonu II community in New Millennium City staged a large-scale protest after bandits abducted seven persons from two families. Those kidnapped included Malam Yahaya Yusuf, his wife Lateefat, and their two sons, as well as Mrs. Abdulrazak Jimoh and two of her children. The abduction brought the total number of kidnap incidents in the small community to 11 within a few months. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Chairman of the Danhonu II Landlords Association, Akoh Salifu, said residents could no longer live in peace. "We are here because we can no longer live in peace. The pressure from repeated kidnapping incidents has become unbearable for us," he said. Other residents, including journalists, have also been kidnapped from the community in recent times.
The abduction of seven residents from two families on a Sunday night in February left deep scars, particularly for the Yusuf family. Their daughter, Muizat Yusuf, watched helplessly as armed men led her parents and younger brother into the darkness, hiding in a corner of their home. Her father, Yahaya Yusuf, a school proprietor, and her mother, Lateefat, a teacher with the Kaduna State Ministry of Education, remain in captivity. "Every second counts," Muizat says quietly, speaking of her brother, whom she describes as disciplined but physically delicate. The family's story is a harrowing reminder of the human cost of the insecurity that has plagued the community.
Despite the escalating crisis, the Kaduna State Police Command has struggled to respond effectively. The police spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the incidents but noted that poor road networks and difficult terrain often delayed the response of security personnel, allowing bandits to escape with their victims. In a separate incident, residents of Danhonu II community protested at the Millennium City Divisional Police Headquarters, demanding urgent security intervention. The protesters blocked major access roads and waved fresh tree branches as they decried the persistent attacks. Stakeholders have also appealed to the Kaduna State Government and security agencies to improve road access to some parts of the community. The Chairman of the Millennium City Security, Development and Enhancement Forum, Alhaji Abu Mohammed, said the completion of the Eastern Bypass road project was a top priority, describing the abandoned road and bridge construction as a major challenge to effective security operations.
For the residents of New Millennium City, the situation has become a daily struggle for survival. Many have been forced to abandon their homes, stalling development in the community. Business owners fear the trend could disrupt economic activities. As one resident lamented, "It is not just about statistics; it is about the fear that grips us every night." The recurring attacks have raised serious concerns about the government's ability to protect its citizens and address the root causes of insecurity. The people of New Millennium City are asking a simple question that echoes across the community: who will protect them if not the government? Until concrete action is taken, the residents of this Kaduna community will continue to live in fear, abandoned by the very institutions meant to safeguard their lives.
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