KEY POINTS
- Six Almajiri pupils were abducted by suspected terrorists near Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State, while returning from a farm.
- Soldiers and local residents confronted the attackers, but the gunmen escaped with the children despite the pursuit.
- The latest abduction comes days after another deadly attack in Birnin Gwari, highlighting the worsening insecurity in the area.
Suspected terrorists have abducted six Almajiri pupils in Unguwar Gere community of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, in yet another attack that underscores the persistent insecurity in the region.
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at about 6:30 p.m. According to residents, the children were returning home from a nearby farm when the armed men ambushed them just before they reached the village.
Witnesses said the attackers intercepted the boys and forcefully took them away into the surrounding bush.
Residents, Soldiers Launch Immediate Rescue Attempt
The latest abduction comes only days after another violent attack in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area.
On Monday morning, armed men believed to be “repentant” bandits reportedly attacked farmers in Layin Danauta village, opening fire on people working on their farms.
Several farmers were reportedly killed during the assault, while about 22 people—including seven women and 15 men—were abducted. Many others sustained injuries, prompting residents to spend several hours searching the surrounding forests for missing victims.
Birnin Gwari has remained one of Kaduna State’s most vulnerable areas to attacks by armed groups. Farming communities, commuters and rural settlements have repeatedly come under assault, with kidnappings and killings becoming increasingly common.
Residents have continued to call for stronger security measures to protect lives and property, as repeated attacks threaten livelihoods, disrupt farming activities and deepen fears among communities across the local government area.