- Gunmen attacked Bundu-Kahugu community in Kaduna
- Four residents killed, seven others shot
- Attack happened at night, causing panic
- Residents urge urgent security intervention
Fear and grief swept through Bundu-Kahugu community on Wednesday night after unknown gunmen invaded the area, opening fire on residents and leaving four people dead.
Those killed in the attack were identified as Apolos Emmanuel (19), Wilas Yahaya (25), Darius Sunday (12), and Nehemiah Jonathan (25). Seven other villagers sustained gunshot wounds and are currently receiving medical attention.
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The injured victims were named as Andrew Soda (40), Dominic Audu (37), Nabal Gagare (34), Cornelius Emmanuel (18), Francis Danzaria (36), Sani Dini (19), and Pius Aminu (20).
A community source said the attackers struck under the cover of darkness, firing sporadically and forcing residents to flee their homes in fear.
“They came suddenly at night and started shooting everywhere. People ran in different directions to save their lives,” the source said.
The source described the incident as the second deadliest attack in the area, recalling a similar assault in 2012 that also claimed four lives.
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According to him, Kahugu nation has long been known as a peaceful area that does not engage in communal violence or attacks on neighbouring communities.
“This violence is shocking. Bundu-Kahugu has always lived in peace with others,” he added.
Residents have appealed to the Kaduna State Government and security agencies to urgently deploy personnel to protect lives and property.
As of the time of filing this report, the Kaduna State Police Command spokesman, Mansir Hussaini, could not be reached for comment.
The attack comes amid growing concerns over rising insecurity in Nigeria, marked by repeated incidents involving bandits, kidnappers, and armed groups across several states.
