Easter celebration calamity: Terrorists kill seven, abduct several others in Kaduna state
The Easter celebration on Sunday recorded another tragedy as terrorists attacked Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, targeting two Christian worship centres and killed at least seven persons and abducting several others during celebrations
Penpushing reports that the councillor representing Awon Ward, under which Ariko District falls, Mark Bawa, confirmed the attack, adding that the affected churches are First ECWA Church and St. Augustine Catholic Church, both located in Ariko.
“I am currently on my way to the community to ascertain the exact number of casualties. Some sources said seven persons were killed, while others claimed eight. I will provide an update once details are confirmed,” Bawa said.
Penpushing further reports that he stated that poor telecommunications coverage in the area may have allowed the attackers to carry out the assault without immediate response which occurred early hours of the day.
“The attackers came in large numbers. They surrounded the area and began shooting sporadically at worshippers. Several people were killed, and many others were taken away into the bush,” he stated.
Penpushing also reports that the residents explained that the assailants operated for a prolonged period without resistance, raising further concerns about the vulnerability of rural communities in the state.
The Kaduna State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, when contacted said he would provide further details regarding the tragic incident.
Penpushing reports that the latest attack comes barely two months after a similar incident in the Kurmin Wali community, also in Kachia local government area, where scores of worshippers were abducted during a church gathering in February 2026.
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