Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others - Crime

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Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by iwaeda(op): 12:50pm On Apr 05

Terrorists have attacked Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, targeting two Christian worship centres during Easter celebrations, killing at least seven persons and abducting several others.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, threw the community into panic.

The councillor representing Awon Ward, under which Ariko District falls, Mark Bawa, confirmed the attack to PUNCH Online on Sunday via phone call.

According to him, the affected churches are First ECWA Church and St. Augustine Catholic Church, both located in Ariko.

“I am currently on my way to the community to ascertain the exact number of casualties. Some sources said seven persons were killed, while others claimed eight. I will provide an update once details are confirmed,” Bawa said.

He added that poor telecommunications coverage in the area may have allowed the attackers to carry out the assault without immediate response.

“The attackers came in large numbers. They surrounded the area and began shooting sporadically at worshippers. Several people were killed, and many others were taken away into the bush,” he stated.

Residents said the assailants operated for a prolonged period without resistance, raising further concerns about the vulnerability of rural communities in the state.

The latest attack comes barely two months after a similar incident in the Kurmin Wali community, also in Kachia LGA, where scores of worshippers were abducted during a church gathering in February 2026.

That incident sparked outrage and renewed calls for an improved security presence in Southern Kaduna.

When contacted, the Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, said he would provide further details regarding the tragic incident.

Observers noted that the recurring attacks highlight the persistent security challenges facing rural communities in Southern Kaduna, particularly during religious gatherings and festive periods.

https://punchng.com/just-in-terrorists-attack-kaduna-churches-kill-seven-abduct-others/

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Nobody: 1:02pm On Apr 05

Kidnapping stories don't even shock us again; it’s like a daily routine. Everyone is just "waiting for their turn" in this jungle. You can't even feel safe in a gathering or on the highway anymore.

All these radicalized almajiris are the result of a deliberate plan to shun civilization and Western education. They want a society where chaos is the order of the day. The influence of a certain foreign culture and languages has brought more sorrow than progress to this land.

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Karlovich: 1:37pm On Apr 05

On the matters of security, the bulk stops at the president's office. Nigerians take back your country in 2027!

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Igbofirstfarmer: 2:29pm On Apr 05

Violence is the new normal in this country

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Mitsurugi(m): 3:19pm On Apr 05

ADC, Obi and 2026 are more important than this news wink

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Babangidapikin: 3:20pm On Apr 05*

Shameless idiots Terrorising innocent people... People with brains 🧠 lower than a monkey that thinks their problem can only be solved by inflicting violence on others. Narcissist Promax who shouldn't live with humans. We are all hungry, we are all enduring pains and some idiots think killing innocent people would make them feel important. May Allah punish them and their sponsors.

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by omoredia: 3:20pm On Apr 05

A dead god has only death to offer. They are looking for something only Jesus can offer. We need to understand the dire situation of the lost.

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Holluwhakemmy(f): 3:20pm On Apr 05

This is getting out of hand

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Dikastan: 3:21pm On Apr 05

Where are the so called American soldiers

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Rich4god(m): 3:22pm On Apr 05

10 15 years from now, there might be no Christian in northern Nigeria. Then another 10-15 years, Nigeria will become a full islamic country.

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by DeepSight(m): 3:23pm On Apr 05

Rich4god:
10 15 years from now, there might be no Christian in northern Nigeria. Then another 10-15 years, Nigeria will become a full islamic country.

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This will never happen, lo ru ko Sango.

Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Kingsley34: 3:23pm On Apr 05

Tinubu should please resign

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGaVQ6NSJiI

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by DeepSight(m): 3:23pm On Apr 05

Dikastan:
Where are the so called American soldiers

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Jakumo.
Nwaikpe.
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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Harrison4adam(m): 3:23pm On Apr 05

Killings by Islamist terrorists are almost a daily occurrence..
Northern Muslims like Gumi won't want you to talk about atrocities of their brothers . Even on nairaland you talk about the incompetence and inaptitude of APC govt, mode like Helineus, seunmg and coronavirus will block you and delete tour comments

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by dappydozzy(m): 3:25pm On Apr 05

Dikastan:
Where are the so called American soldiers

They are busy in Iran, Trump under pressure. When the Iran war is over, they will remember you.

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Karlman: 3:25pm On Apr 05

You will not see any of them here.

They support buhari, tinubu, Iran,!

Terrorists

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Rich4god(m): 3:26pm On Apr 05

DeepSight:
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This will never happen, lo ru ko Sango.

It's happening.

Our Christian leaders are more interested in tithes, massive buildings and number of worshippers. They aren't seeing the big picture.

No one is pushing for the protection of Christians.

The tactics is simply, attack them multiple times then they abandon their villages and cities one by one, full Christian communities will turn to ghost town then Fulani enclave.

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Godfullsam(m): 3:26pm On Apr 05

This is getting out of hand.

Christians should form their own terrorist group either to protect themselves or to attack their attackers.

Folding of hands and crying to the government has never helped, even when a Christian was in power.

There are times when the best form of defence is to attack.
These nonsense will stop when these useless terrorists realise that they are not the only one with the monopoly of trouble.

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Houseofglam7(f): 3:26pm On Apr 05

This is getting out of hand

Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by gammarays(m): 3:26pm On Apr 05

Rich4god:
10 15 years from now, there might be no Christian in northern Nigeria. Then another 10-15 years, Nigeria will become a full islamic country.

Unless God allows it.
Igbos will exit this contraception called Nigeria for terrorists and their sympathizers before that happens.

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Princedapace(m): 3:28pm On Apr 05

Tinubu like the previous presidents have no capacity to fix the insecurity. No country has this level of terrorists dealing with her citiznes. They dey even laugh the president. He couldnt even enter Jos becus of fear.
Nigerian masses are the cause o. Na them dey keep quiet. I have said it before that imemdiately politicians start having their families experience what Nigerians experience, this country would be fixed over night!

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Rich4god(m): 3:30pm On Apr 05

gammarays:
Unless God allows it.
Igbos will exit this contraception called Nigeria for terrorists and their sympathizers before that happens.

The major road block to achieve their plan is the SE, and the fact that they want the whole Nigeria to themselves, they won't allow the country to split. The earlier Christian leaders start to protect their land, the better for all Christians.

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by OriOko88(m): 3:31pm On Apr 05

It's high time US govt started arming Christians living in the north Central

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Godfullsam(m): 3:32pm On Apr 05

Dikastan:
Where are the so called American soldiers

I told someone on this forum the other time that American soldiers are here to eat your local food and sleep with your young dark ladies.

That's all.

They have no business fighting terrorists for you.

Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by fasho01(m): 3:33pm On Apr 05

This is sad and unacceptable. How does this continue to happen unabated angry

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by olorunthobby: 3:34pm On Apr 05

Again?!!!
This country is fuck_ed up bro
This country is gone bro..
We are nothing but numbers in our government eyes.. No human feeling at all from this government.
Killings/Kidnappings/Terrorists doing the most everywhere everyday

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Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Yemmysworld91: 3:34pm On Apr 05

Rich4god:
10 15 years from now, there might be no Christian in northern Nigeria. Then another 10-15 years, Nigeria will become a full islamic country.

I had reasons to study on the crises in the middle belt and I realized that the crises has been there since Islam jihads and the northward movement of Christianity from the south. Meaning this crises has been there over a century. The people in the middle belt are the reasons why we enjoy our Christianity down south. Successive government from 1960 till date have failed to protect the Christians in this region. Hence it's not all about Tinubu. They will win and continue to exist

Re: Bandits Attack Ariko, Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven, Kidnap Others by Ironfaceman(m): 3:35pm On Apr 05

You might be nicodemus or grin

Karlovich:
On the matters of security, the bulk stops at the president's office. Nigerians take back your country in 2027!

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