RismadarVoice Reporters
January 22, 2026
The Village Head of Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Mr. Ishaku Dan’azumi, has reported that bandits who abducted 177 Christian worshippers were sighted on Thursday morning moving with their captives around the Maro axis of the council area.
In a telephone interview, Dan’azumi said the abductors and their victims were seen trekking on foot between Ungwan Gamu and Maro communities, though their exact destination remains unknown.
The traditional ruler added that the development followed threats issued by the bandits on Wednesday evening, after they became aware of the presence of security operatives in the area.
“They called us yesterday evening and threatened the community, accusing us of bringing soldiers. They said we were claiming to have ‘big people’ backing us because of the military presence,” Dan’azumi said.
Authorities are yet to confirm the exact location of the hostages as security operations continue in the area.
