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The assailants killed four locals and kidnapped twelve others at gunpoint in Gidan Waya village, Lere Local Government Area.
Terrorists who have laid siege to Kaduna State on Tuesday night again attacked some villagers into early Wednesday.
The assailants killed four locals and kidnapped twelve others at gunpoint in Gidan Waya village, Lere Local Government Area.
A member of the community confirmed the gruesome attack to SaharaReporters.
His account was corroborated by the leadership of the Akurmi Development Association (AKURDA) in a statement signed by its National President, Mr. Yakubu Maigamo.
The association stated: “The Akurmi Development Association (AKURDA) woke up to the disheartening news of bandits/kidnappers ravaging one of our communities, Gidan Waya in Yarkasuwa, Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attackers struck on the night of 11th November, 2025, killing four (4) people and abducting twelve (12) people – men, women, and children.”
It identified those killed as Promise Korau, 18; Hycent Timothy, 19; Mato Shagori, 40; and an elderly individual identified as Markus Ishaya.
It also listed those kidnapped as follows: Habibu Yahaya, 42; Love Markus, 38; Mummy Markus, 49; Catherine Shitu, 40; Ibrahim Bagobari, 46; John Ibrahim, 15; Rev. Istifanus Dungu, 58; Christiana Dungu, 14; Prince Dungu, 13; Miss Dauda; Mrs. Rev. Danbala Inuwa, 38; and one other villager yet to be identified.
The association strongly condemned the brutal attack and the kidnapping of their people while they were asleep.
It appealed for immediate action from the security forces to secure the community and bring the perpetrators to justice.
SaharaReporters days ago reported that bandits terrorising Kaduna State on Thursday night carried out another attack, killing one person and injuring several others.
SaharaReporters learnt that the incident occurred in the Ikara local government area when the assailants blocked Pala-Sayasaya Road.
It was the same place where the bandits struck last Wednesday
A resident of the area confirmed the killing and how the development caused panic following gunshots fired sporadically by the bandits.
The bandits were said to have kidnapped some passersby on motorcycles and taken them away into the forest.
Another source said the bandits stole over 10 motorcycles, seized at gunpoint, following an ambush in the bad terrain area.
"Many of those injured were rushed to Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Zaria and also Ikara General Hospital, located in the headquarters of the local government," the source added.
Only days ago, bandits in large numbers kidnapped six farmers while working on their farms in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A source in Birnin Gwari town confirmed the abduction to SaharaReporters which he said occurred on Monday evening.
According to the source, the incident happened in Layin Danauta village in Kuyello Ward of the Birnin Gwari local government.
The source further said the farmers, who are his relations, were working on their beans farm.
At the time of this report, according to the source, only six farmers have been identified, and the number could be higher.
Terrorists who have laid siege to Kaduna State on Tuesday night again attacked some villagers into early Wednesday.
The assailants killed four locals and kidnapped twelve others at gunpoint in Gidan Waya village, Lere Local Government Area.
A member of the community confirmed the gruesome attack to SaharaReporters.
His account was corroborated by the leadership of the Akurmi Development Association (AKURDA) in a statement signed by its National President, Mr. Yakubu Maigamo.
The association stated: “The Akurmi Development Association (AKURDA) woke up to the disheartening news of bandits/kidnappers ravaging one of our communities, Gidan Waya in Yarkasuwa, Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attackers struck on the night of 11th November, 2025, killing four (4) people and abducting twelve (12) people – men, women, and children.”
It identified those killed as Promise Korau, 18; Hycent Timothy, 19; Mato Shagori, 40; and an elderly individual identified as Markus Ishaya.
It also listed those kidnapped as follows: Habibu Yahaya, 42; Love Markus, 38; Mummy Markus, 49; Catherine Shitu, 40; Ibrahim Bagobari, 46; John Ibrahim, 15; Rev. Istifanus Dungu, 58; Christiana Dungu, 14; Prince Dungu, 13; Miss Dauda; Mrs. Rev. Danbala Inuwa, 38; and one other villager yet to be identified.
The association strongly condemned the brutal attack and the kidnapping of their people while they were asleep.
It appealed for immediate action from the security forces to secure the community and bring the perpetrators to justice.
SaharaReporters days ago reported that bandits terrorising Kaduna State on Thursday night carried out another attack, killing one person and injuring several others.
SaharaReporters learnt that the incident occurred in the Ikara local government area when the assailants blocked Pala-Sayasaya Road.
It was the same place where the bandits struck last Wednesday
A resident of the area confirmed the killing and how the development caused panic following gunshots fired sporadically by the bandits.
The bandits were said to have kidnapped some passersby on motorcycles and taken them away into the forest.
Another source said the bandits stole over 10 motorcycles, seized at gunpoint, following an ambush in the bad terrain area.
"Many of those injured were rushed to Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Zaria and also Ikara General Hospital, located in the headquarters of the local government," the source added.
Only days ago, bandits in large numbers kidnapped six farmers while working on their farms in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A source in Birnin Gwari town confirmed the abduction to SaharaReporters which he said occurred on Monday evening.
According to the source, the incident happened in Layin Danauta village in Kuyello Ward of the Birnin Gwari local government.
The source further said the farmers, who are his relations, were working on their beans farm.
At the time of this report, according to the source, only six farmers have been identified, and the number could be higher.
