Kaduna Village Attacks Deadly
Gunmen Kill Over 30 in Kaduna Village Attacks Amid Rising Southern Kaduna Insecurity
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In Kamaru Village, Zangon Kataf LGA, FIJ reports the attack as the first of its kind in the community, with 31 people killed after attackers reportedly moved from house to house, firing indiscriminately and torching several shops and at least one house; a former councillor, Jacob Nera, says 'This is the first time Kamaru has come under this kind of attack,' and, as of reporting, there had been no official statement from security agencies.
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Casualty tallies across outlets vary: Osundefender reports at least 30 dead in Naridon, SaharaReporters also cites about 30, while FIJ and The Whistler report 31 dead in Kamaru, illustrating inconsistent casualty figures between sources.
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Photographs from Naridon Village show extensive destruction, with several residential buildings reduced to rubble after the attack.
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Two community sources identified in reporting on Naridon—Ibrahim John and Mallam Katuka—confirmed the incident to SaharaReporters, underscoring local corroboration of the attack details.
Gunmen killed at least 30 to 31 people in two separate attacks across Southern Kaduna State, Nigeria, early Monday morning. The attackers opened fire randomly, burned homes, and targeted women, children, and the elderly, according to AP.
The violence struck Naridon Village in Kauru Local Government Area and Kamaru Village in Zangon Kataf LGA. Residents fear the death toll will climb higher as more bodies are recovered from the ruins.
Attackers Moved House to House, Burning Homes and Shooting
In Naridon Village, armed men struck Sunday night. They shot randomly and set houses on fire, according to AP. Residents Dogon Rana and Ishaya Dawa confirmed the attack. Photographs from the scene show several homes reduced to rubble.
In Kamaru Village, attackers arrived around midnight. They moved from house to house, firing indiscriminately and torching shops and at least one home, according to FIJ. Former councillor Jacob Nera said, "This is the first time Kamaru has come under this kind of attack."
Death Toll Reaches at Least 31, Figures Vary by Source
Casualty counts differ slightly across outlets. AP and SaharaReporters report at least 30 dead in Naridon, including eight children. The Whistler and other outlets put the Kamaru death toll at 31. The two attacks together account for dozens of lives lost in a single night.
Two community sources in Naridon — Ibrahim John and Mallam Katuka — separately confirmed the attack details. As of early reporting, no security agency had issued an official statement on the Kamaru attack.
Southern Kaduna Has Faced Recurring Violence for Years
Southern Kaduna has long been a flashpoint for deadly attacks. Communities in the region have suffered repeated raids, often involving gunmen who burn homes and kill civilians. Kidnappings are also common. Monday's attacks fit a pattern that has gone largely unchecked.
The Kamaru attack was described as the first of its kind in that village, making it a grim new chapter in the region's cycle of violence. Residents and community leaders say the area is growing less safe, not more.
Community Leaders Demand Troops, Federal Government Action
Survivors and community leaders are calling for immediate help. They want the Kaduna State Government and the Federal Government to deploy more security forces to the area. Residents say current protection is not enough to stop attacks like these.
The attacks have renewed urgent debate about how Nigerian authorities should respond to violence in Southern Kaduna. Without faster action, residents say, more villages will face the same fate as Naridon and Kamaru.
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