Nine killed as bandits launch fresh attack on Kaduna community

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Nine killed as bandits launch fresh attack on Kaduna community

Suspected bandits killed nine people and injured eleven others in the Unguwar Magaji community, Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Joseph Yonkpa, spokesperson for the Irigwe Youth Movement, confirmed the incident on Wednesday. The victims were identified, including Jerry Doctor, Danlami Magani, and Sunday Chibi. The attackers used firearms and machetes, targeting children, leaving residents traumatized. The Kaduna State Police Command has not yet issued a statement.

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