Tension As Bandits Attack Popular Churches in Kaduna, Kill 3, Abduct 30

Tension As Bandits Attack Popular Churches in Kaduna, Kill 3, Abduct 30

  • Three people have reportedly died and 30 people including a pastor were abducted as bandits attacked two churches in Kaduna
  • The armed men attacked the ECWA and Catholic Churches in the Kajuru LGA of Kaduna state on Sunday
  • The spokesperson of the Kaduna state police command, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the attacks and shared further details

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

No fewer than three persons have been reported killed and many others kidnapped by bandits who attacked two churches at Bakinpah-Maro Community in the Kajuru local government area (LGA) of Kaduna state.

Bandits attack churches in Kaduna, police react
Bandits attack two churches in Kaduna, police confirmed. Image for illustration purposes. Photo credit: Nigeria Police Force
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According to eyewitnesses, the unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday, September 15, when the bandits in large numbers invaded the ECWA and Catholic churches in the area during separate services.

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A former chairman of Kajuru LGA, Cafra Caino, confirmed the attack and noted that the bandits abducted 30 persons including a pastor, Bernard Gajera, from both churches.

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Further confirming the incident to Channels Television on Tuesday, September 17, a spokesman for the Kaduna state police command, ASP Mansir Hassan, said three persons were killed by the bandits.

The spokesman said that the exact number of those abducted was yet to be ascertained.

He, however, noted that the police, in collaboration with sister agencies, have launched a manhunt for the fleeing bandits to arrest them and rescue the abducted individuals safe and alive.

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In another related development, Legit.ng reported that Zamfara state governor Dauda Lawal hailed the military's recent killing of notorious bandit kingpin Halilu Sububu as a significant victory in the fight against banditry.

Governor Lawal expressed optimism that Sububu's demise would cripple the remaining bandits, including Bello Turji.

According to Lawal, the wanted terrorist Turji would be gunned down, adding that the bandit kingpin mostly operates within the Zamfara and Sokoto axis.

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from NIJ, where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.