Between April 10th and 17th, 2026, an armed group of Fulani militiamen invaded seven communities in Kajuru County, Kaduna State, Nigeria
In just eight days, they kidnapped 26 native Christians, killed two people, and wounded two others.
The attackers moved freely from village to village, as if they controlled the region, while security forces did not appear to protect the population.
It all began in the early morning of April 10th.
Around 1:00 AM, the militiamen arrived in the Ngwaku Kufana village and took seven residents.
A few hours later, on the same day, they attacked the Kampani Maro village: they kidnapped ten people, wounded one, and killed another.
Families were desperate, running from house to house to find out who was missing.
On April 13th, shortly after midnight, it was the turn of the Afogo Gari community.
The attackers took Mr.
Henry Isuwa and his wife directly from their home.
Neighbors heard everything but could do nothing, as there were no soldiers or police nearby.
Two days later, on April 14th, the militiamen attacked Apanako Rimau and shot and killed an indigenous Christian.
Shortly after, in Ungwan Dutse, in the same region as Ngwaku Kufana, they severely beat a resident.
At the time of this report, it was unknown whether he had survived.
The last attack of this wave occurred on the morning of April 17th, around 10:30 am, in the Doka community.
The terrorists arrived on motorcycles, shouting “Allahu Akbar” (God is great), and took seven people, five of whom were children.
The youngest was only 13 years old.
A 45-year-old local farmer named Gabriel Nalado described the scene sadly: “They came in large numbers, on motorcycles, and took many children.
It’s very sad.”
In total, seven communities were attacked in sequence.
In some, people slept in the bush for fear of further attacks.
A leader of internally displaced persons, Alipiri Ado, summarized the population’s feelings: “The militiamen go from wing to wing as if the land were theirs.
Our people sleep in the bush and no one comes to help us.
We have already buried many and paid many ransoms.
If the government doesn’t come, let the world know what is happening to us.”
In addition to the 26 kidnapped during this period, reports indicate that in Kajuru alone there have been more than 60 abductions in two months.
Many believe that the victims are taken to forested areas, such as the Rijana corridor, used as a hideout.
Security analysts observe that these attacks follow a pattern repeated in several regions of Nigeria’s Middle Belt, such as Benue, Plateau, Taraba, and Nasarawa.
It’s not just a conflict between farmers and herders, but a coordinated strategy of kidnapping, killing, occupying, and renaming Christian villages.
A security consultant explained that the Fulani militias operate with a clear “manual,” using weapons, logistics, and routes through the forests.
Meanwhile, authorities in Kaduna state, the police, and security operations have not responded to requests for information about the case.
There have been no reports of arrests or troop deployments to the affected areas.
Christian communities, mostly of the Adara ethnic group, live in constant fear.
Many churches, such as those of the ECWA denomination, have been frequent targets.
This wave of violence is part of a broader problem in southern Kaduna, where Christian villages have been suffering systematic attacks.
Residents and analysts are urgently requesting assistance, including international attention, so that families are not left alone in the face of this threat.
The situation in Kajuru illustrates the difficulty many communities face in living in peace.
While families count the missing and hide in the bush, the lack of protection reinforces the feeling of abandonment.
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Published in 04/22/2026 19h04
Text adapted by AI (Grok) and translated via Google API in the English version. Images from public image libraries or credits in the caption.
Reference article:
- https://truthnigeria.com/2026/04/fulani-terrorists-kidnap-26-christians-in-eight-day-kaduna-rampage/