Bandits Kidnap Catholic Priest, 10 Others, Kill Three in Fresh Kaduna Community Attack
A fresh wave of violence has struck Kaduna State as armed bandits reportedly abducted a Catholic priest alongside 10 other residents while killing three people during an attack on Karku community in Kauru Local Government Area. The incident has once again heightened fear among locals and renewed concerns about the persistent security challenges facing communities in the region. According to reports from residents, the attackers stormed the community in the early hours, catching villagers off guard. The assailants, said to be heavily armed, moved through parts of the settlement, firing sporadically and creating panic among residents who scrambled for safety. In the chaos that followed, several people were abducted, including a Catholic priest whose identity has not been officially confirmed at the time of this report. Witnesses said three people lost their lives during the attack. The victims were reportedly unable to escape the sudden invasion, and their deaths have left the commu...