Nine Residents Killed, 11 Injured In Terrorist Attack In Kaduna

Nine people have reportedly been killed, while 11 others injured following an attack by suspected terrorists on Unguwar Magaji community, Kamaru Ward, in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The spokesperson for the Irigwe Youth Movement, Joseph Yonkpa, confirmed that the attackers invaded the community late on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

It was reported that the attackers used firearms during the assault and attacked some children with machetes.

Among those killed were several adults and children. The victims who lost their lives were identified as Jerry Doctor, Danlami Magani, Sunday Chibi, Rita Abdullahi, Sunday Elkan, Esther Kefas, Happy Friday, Moses Daddy and Daddy Ibrahim.

Those injured in the attack were identified as Halla Monday, Mary Yohanna, Jummai John, Charity Danjuma, Faith Yakubu, Omi Yakubu, Ali Sandiye, Asabe Victor, Srarina Simon, Talatu Sunday and ThankGod Danladi.

Residents expressed grief and frustration over what they described as the recurring violence in Southern Kaduna and the limited attention such incidents often receive.

They lamented that despite the scale of the tragedy, attacks on vulnerable communities in the region frequently go underreported, leaving victims and survivors feeling abandoned.

Community members appealed to the media, civil society organisations and relevant government authorities to pay greater attention to the plight of communities facing repeated attacks and loss of lives.