Residents of a local government community in Kaduna State are appealing for urgent government intervention after yet another bandit raid left homes destroyed and lives lost.
A video obtained by Headlinenews.news Correspondent in Kaduna confirms the attack in real time, showing the terror inflicted on helpless families.
The community’s call is directed at the Kaduna State Government and the “Peoples’ Governor” to respond with the seriousness the emergency deserves.
A Cycle of Insecurity That Refuses to End
Banditry in Kaduna is not new. Over the last decade, the state has become one of the epicentres of armed attacks in northern Nigeria. According to data from the Nigeria Security Tracker (NST), Kaduna State accounted for over 1,200 deaths linked to banditry, terrorism, and communal violence in 2023 alone. Thousands more were kidnapped, with ransom demands running into billions of Naira.
In 2022, UNICEF reported that Kaduna had one of the highest numbers of school abductions, including the infamous Bethel Baptist High School abduction where 121 students were seized. Such attacks have eroded public confidence, crippled education in rural areas, and weakened the local economy.
The Human Cost
For the families in the affected community, statistics mean little compared to their daily reality:
- Homes burned or abandoned.
- Loved ones kidnapped or killed.
- Fields and farms deserted due to fear, worsening food insecurity.
As one resident said during the latest attack: “We no longer sleep with both eyes closed. Every night, we wait for gunshots.”
Why Kaduna Must Act Urgently
Security analysts argue that Kaduna’s location — bordered by Zamfara, Niger, and Katsina (all strongholds of bandit gangs) — makes it especially vulnerable. Yet, this is no excuse for the scale of devastation.
The state government must now:
1. Strengthen community policing and intelligence gathering.
2. Deploy rapid-response security units to vulnerable rural areas.
3. Invest in surveillance technology (drones, early warning systems).
4. Work with the Federal Government to block arms supply chains fueling the violence.
5. Set up Hot Lines in Government House for quick response.
All efforts to reach the Kaduna State Government and Media team proved abortive as nobody responds to calls even in a democratic dispensation which ought to have an openhouse policy. We need to go on social media for attention. Very sad. Governor Uba Sani should address this lack of response immediately. This post is going public.
A National Security Priority
Kaduna is not just any state; it is home to key national assets—including military institutions, critical transport corridors, and agricultural hubs. Repeated attacks on communities weaken not only Kaduna but Nigeria as a whole.
As UN Secretary-General António Guterres once remarked on insecurity in conflict zones:
> “Without security, there is no peace. Without peace, there is no development. And without development, there is no future.”
Conclusion: A Plea for Action
Kaduna residents are tired of living in fear. The people are demanding more than words, they want visible, proactive security measures to prevent further loss of life and property.
The time has come for the Kaduna State Government to rise to the challenge and restore confidence. Protecting lives is the first duty of leadership, and this responsibility cannot wait.
Headlinenews.news investigative team will continue to monitor developments and stand with the affected communities.
Dr. G. Fraser. MFR
The National Patriots.
Headlinenews.news Special Investigative Report.
