Again, bandits kidnap six in Kaduna

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have struck again, kidnapping six residents of Unguwar Barkono, Mararaban Kajuru, Kufana Ward in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

This is coming barely a few hours after the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, held prayers for the safe return of 177 worshippers who were earlier abducted.

The attack reportedly occurred late Saturday night, with the gunmen breaking into several homes and forcibly taking the victims to an unknown location.

According to Vanguard, resident Steven Kefas said the raid happened around 1:00 a.m., stressing that it occurred in the heart of Kajuru, not in a remote settlement.

Meanwhile, CAN Chairman in Kajuru, Rev. Enoch Kaura, confirmed that the abduction occurred around 11:00 p.m., noting that bandits fled with six residents after neighbours raised the alarm.

The latest incident followed a special prayer at Tawaliu Baptist Church on Sunday for the return of the 177 worshippers abducted in Kurmin Wali.

CAN Chairman for the 19 Northern States and FCT, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, urged churches to strengthen internal security, warning that unrestricted access exposes congregations to grave danger.

“This is condemnable. And the government initially denied the abduction of the 117 people. Authorities should intensify security operations in Kajuru to prevent further attacks and secure the release of all abducted worshippers,” Rev. Kaura said.