Bandits Hit Hard On Churches, Kill Some And Abduct Victims

The latest bandits’ attack on churches in Bakinpah-Maro, Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, on Sunday left not fewer than three people dead, and 30 others kidnapped.

The incident was confirmed by the former chairman of Kajuru LGA, Cafra Caino, stating that the bandits arrived the attacked areas around 10am in large numbers.

Casino, in a report made available to The Nation, the assailants targeted both an ECWA church and a Catholic church.

In his words, “The bandits came in large numbers and attacked the two churches.”

The victims of the attack includes Bernard Gajera, a pastor from one of the churches who was abducted.

The police is yet to release an official statement on the latest attack.

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This surprise attack the Maro community whilst they were making efforts to raise funds for a security post to attract the presence of law enforcement personnel, addressing persistent security issues that have disrupted farming activities.

SaharaReporters earlier reported that “troops of the Nigerian Army, Sector 4, Operation Whirl Punch rescued no fewer than 13 kidnapped victims, while neutralising some insurgents and capturing others alive in Kaduna State.”

Samuel Aruwan, the overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State had on Saturday said dangerous weapons were also recovered from the terrorists during the operation.

According to reports, the troops responded to credible human intelligence of bandits moving kidnapped victims in the general area of Chigulu village, Kachia LGA.

“The troops subsequently mobilised for a rescue operation at the location of the suspected bandits’ camp,” the statement read.

“The troops arrived at the location and made contact with the bandits. An intense gun battle ensued at the base of a high ground in the area. The bandits were subdued and fled into the dense forest, abandoning their hostages.

“The security forces went on to rescue the 13 hostages, comprising six men and seven women, from the hideout.

“The troops dislodged the camp, and destroyed various items like such as clothing and personal effects, at the site.

“The rescued victims were conveyed to a military facility for examination and debriefing, before being reunited with their families,” he had said.