Suspected bandits have killed two people and abducted 18 others during a fresh attack on Akwando village in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The attack reportedly occurred on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, according to Reuben Buhari, a former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the late Governor Ibrahim Yakowa.
Buhari disclosed the incident in a post on his verified Facebook page, identifying the victims as Irimiya Galadima and Benjamin Danlami.
Among those abducted were Usman Galadima, Amina Ahmadu, Ahmadu, Haske Ahmadu, Magdalene Marcus, Gloria Marcus, Lovene Ishaya, Happy Steven, Zillah Steven, Afiniki Irimiya, Jeneth Irimiya, Laraba Irimiya, Sim Shagari, Yangal Shagari, Musa Genesis, a young boy, and Miracle Genesis.
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Akwando village has experienced repeated attacks in recent months. On April 26, 2026, nine schoolchildren were kidnapped while travelling to school in the area. They regained their freedom after spending 36 days in captivity.
The latest incident comes amid continued security concerns in parts of Kaduna State, with residents of affected communities facing recurring attacks, killings and abductions.
Efforts to obtain comments from the Kaduna State Police Command were unsuccessful, as its spokesperson, DSC Mansur Hassan, reportedly did not answer calls or respond to messages seeking clarification on the incident.
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