Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
No fewer than four persons have been killed and 11 others abducted in separate attacks by suspected bandits in Kachia and Kajuru Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. The attacks, which reportedly occurred between Saturday, June 6, and Monday, June 8, 2026, targeted several communities in Southern Kaduna, raising fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in the area.
In Kachia Local Government Area, the bandits reportedly attacked Mafofadiya and Zagom Mazuga villages between Sunday, June 7, and Monday, June 8. During the invasion, a resident identified as Joel Dauda was killed. The attackers also abducted seven residents identified as Leo Bakut, Kefas Hilary, Vitoria Leo, Cristiana Joel, Iseal Joel, Hannatu Iseal and Isreal James. Sources in the communities said the attackers operated for several hours before leaving with their captives.
In a separate attack in Kajuru Local Government Area, bandits reportedly invaded Kallah and Kufana villages between Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7. Residents said two persons identified as Jagora Dabo and Misali Adamu were killed in Kallah village during the attack. According to community sources, the attackers abducted Jagora Dabo’s pregnant wife and their children. Two other persons were also reportedly kidnapped during the raids, bringing the total number of abductees in Kajuru to four. Residents further disclosed that another person was killed in Kufana village, although the identity of the victim had yet to be confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
The latest attacks have renewed fears among residents over the persistent insecurity in Southern Kaduna. Community members alleged that violent incidents in the area were often underreported despite repeated attacks on rural settlements. They expressed concern over the continued threat posed by bandits, saying many communities remain vulnerable to kidnappings, killings and other criminal activities. The attacks have also sparked fresh concerns about the effectiveness of government efforts aimed at tackling insecurity, including non-kinetic strategies such as dialogue, reconciliation and rehabilitation programmes designed to encourage armed groups to abandon violence.
Residents called on security agencies and relevant authorities to intensify operations in the affected areas, improve protection for vulnerable communities and ensure that those responsible for the attacks are apprehended and prosecuted. They maintained that urgent action was needed to prevent further loss of lives and restore confidence among residents living in fear of recurring attacks.
The Kaduna State Police Command had not issued an official statement on the incidents as of the time of filing this report. However, a police source confirmed that security operatives have been deployed to the affected areas and that search-and-rescue operations are ongoing. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the command is working with military and other security agencies to track down the fleeing attackers and rescue the abducted victims.
The attacks come amid a wave of violence that has swept across the North-West and North-Central regions, with bandits and terrorists carrying out deadly raids on rural communities, abducting residents and demanding ransoms. In recent months, Southern Kaduna has witnessed a surge in attacks, with hundreds of residents killed or abducted. The region, which is predominantly Christian, has also seen a rise in religiously motivated violence, with some attacks targeting churches and worshipers.
The Nigerian military has intensified operations in the area, with troops carrying out clearance patrols and air strikes aimed at dislodging bandits from their hideouts in the forests. However, residents say more needs to be done to protect vulnerable communities and prevent further attacks. They have called on the government to deploy more security personnel to the area, provide better equipment and logistics for the troops, and implement community-based security initiatives that involve local vigilantes and hunters.
As the search for the abducted victims continues, the families of those who lost their lives have been left to mourn. The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at a mortuary in Kaduna, pending burial arrangements. The community has appealed to the government to provide support to the families of the victims and to ensure that the injured receive adequate medical attention.
The latest attacks in Southern Kaduna are a stark reminder of the persistent insecurity that continues to plague Nigeria’s North-West and North-Central regions. Despite repeated military operations and government promises to end banditry and terrorism, the attacks have continued unabated, with communities living in constant fear of the next raid. For the people of Kachia and Kajuru, the recent attacks are a painful confirmation that the cycle of violence is far from over.
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