Tuesday, September 17, 2024 -Bandits launched an attack on two churches during service in Bakinpah-Maro community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing three worshippers.
It was gathered that the
gunmen in large numbers, targeted an ECWA and Catholic Church around 10 a.m. on
Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Former Chairman of Kajuru LGA, Cafra
Caino, confirmed the incident, stating that 30 persons were kidnapped,
including Pastor Bernard Gajera from one of the churches.
“The terrorists attacked the churches
during service, killing three people and abducting many others. The community
is in shock, and we urge the authorities to take immediate action to rescue the
kidnapped victims,” he said.
The incident has left the community in a
state of fear, with many calling for increased security measures to protect
lives and property.
“We urge the government to
take decisive action to address the security challenges in our community. We
cannot continue to live in fear of bandits and kidnappers,” a local resident
said.
Another eyewitness, who crave
for anonymity, described the attack as horrific.
“When the bandits arrived in large
numbers, many worshippers fled the church. It was a horrendous sight. We were
helpless as we watched the bandits wreak havoc," he told punch.
The eyewitness called on the
government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property in the southern
part of the state.
“We can only call on both the state
and federal governments, despite their efforts, to continue to try harder for
the safety of lives and property in southern part of the state,” the eyewitness
said.
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