Residents of the Akurmi community in the Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State have raised the alarm over sustained killings and kidnappings by bandits. Maigamo said the attacks were systematic and widespread, affecting several communities within Lere Local Government Area and neighbouring councils. “The killing of Malam Auwal has deeply shaken the Birnin Gwari community,” the union said, describing the incident as part of recurring cases of killings, robberies and theft across the area. When contacted, the Kaduna State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, said he would reach out to the affected communities and respond accordingly. This came after 80 worshippers who escaped abduction during a bandit attack on the Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State returned to their homes.

Source: Punch February 03, 2026 15:21 UTC