Two people were reportedly killed, while 20 others were allegedly kidnapped after suspected terrorists attacked Akwando community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The incident reportedly happened around noon on Wednesday, with details emerging on Thursday through the Kuturmi Unity Development Association (KUDA).
The association’s President, Dr Joseph Ariko, and its Publicity Secretary, Manasseh Samuel Akwando, disclosed the attack.
KUDA expressed concern over repeated killings and abductions in Kuturmi communities, noting that residents were still recovering from an earlier attack on Ariko community during Easter.
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According to the association, five people were killed at the scene of the Easter Sunday attack, while another 17 reportedly died later in captivity.
The group also recalled an attack on Awon community, where two people were reportedly killed and 11 others abducted.
It disclosed that five of the abducted residents regained their freedom on November 3, 2026, but one reportedly died the following day. Another victim escaped, while five others allegedly died in captivity.
KUDA released the names of the 20 people reportedly taken away during Wednesday’s attack. They include Usman Galadima, La’a’zarus Genesis, Madalin Markus, Happy Stephen, Lovet Ishaya, Afiniki Irimeya, Amina Ahmadu, Miracle Genesis, Hellen Irimeya and Musa Genesis.
Others are Janet Irimeya, Gloria Markus, Zila Stephen, Alis Ahmadu, Haske Ahmadu, Great Isiac, Hanatu Irimeya, Desmon Ishaya, Siam Shagari and Nansy Genesis.
The association said the repeated attacks had created fear among residents, disrupted economic activities and forced many families to abandon their homes and farmlands.
It further alleged that armed groups had prevented some residents from accessing their ancestral lands and engaging in farming activities. According to KUDA, some people were allegedly required to pay levies before cultivating their farms or harvesting their crops.
However, the association stressed that the allegations required independent investigation and should not be treated as established facts against any individual or group.
KUDA called on the Federal Government, Kaduna State Government and Kachia Local Government Council to urgently strengthen security in Akwando, Ariko, Awon and other vulnerable communities.
It also demanded immediate action to secure the release of the 20 abducted residents and others reportedly still being held captive.
Other demands included permanent security posts, regular patrols, early-warning systems, prosecution of those responsible and humanitarian support for affected families and displaced residents.
The association appealed to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Uba Sani, the National Security Adviser, the Inspector-General of Police and the Chief of Defence Staff to address the situation.
Meanwhile, efforts to get a reaction from the Kaduna State Police Command were unsuccessful, as its spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, reportedly did not respond to calls and a text message as of the time of filing the report.
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