By our reporter 5.4.2026
Two churches in the Ariko community Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State were targeted by suspected bandits during Easter Sunday service, killing seven person and an unspecified number of people taken captive.
According to Mark Bawa the councilor representing Ariko, the bandits struck at the First ECWA Church and St. Augustine Catholic Church in the community.
“I am currently on my way to the community to ascertain the exact number of casualties. Some sources said seven persons were killed, while others claimed eight. I will provide an update once details are confirmed,” Mr. Bawa said in a phone interview.
“The attackers came in large numbers. They surrounded the area and began shooting sporadically at worshippers. Several people were killed, and many others were taken away into the bush.”
The latest attack comes about two months after a similar incident in Kurmin Wali community, also in Kachia LGA, where worshippers were abducted during a church gathering in February.