Attack in Kaduna Community Leaves Two Dead and 20 Abducted

Two people were reportedly killed and 20 others taken during an attack on Akwando community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Wednesday. The incident, which the police have not yet confirmed, occurred around noon.

The news was shared on Thursday by Dr. Joseph Ariko, President of the Kuturmi Unity Development Association, and Publicity Secretary Manasseh Samuel Akwando. They expressed deep concern about the ongoing violence in the Kuturmi communities, noting that this attack happened while residents were still recovering from a previous incident on Easter Sunday.

The association described the situation as “another deeply troubling development” in the ongoing security issues facing their communities. They highlighted that the attack occurred while people were still dealing with the aftermath of the Easter Sunday attack, which had already caused significant loss and trauma.

KUDA released the names of the 20 individuals who were reportedly abducted, including Usman Galadima, La’a’zarus Genesis, and Amina Ahmadu, among others. This follows a pattern of violence, as they recalled another attack in Awon community where two people were killed and 11 were taken.

The repeated attacks have created fear and displacement among residents, disrupting their lives and forcing many to abandon their farms. The association claims that armed groups have restricted access to farmland and demanded payments for people to cultivate or harvest their crops.

KUDA called for independent investigations into these incidents and urged the government to take immediate action. They requested better security in vulnerable communities and coordinated efforts to secure the release of the abducted individuals.

They also appealed to government officials, including President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani, to treat these attacks as urgent security and humanitarian issues. The association stressed that their communities cannot continue to suffer from repeated violence and uncertainty.