BREAKING: Seven feared dead as bandits attack Kaduna churches

Metro BREAKING: Seven feared dead as bandits attack Kaduna churches Published on April 5, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Unidentified gunmen suspected to be bandits on Sunday struck Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The gunmen reportedly targeted two Christian worship centres during Easter celebrations, killing at least seven persons and abducting several others. The attack is said to have thrown the community into panic mode. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Worship centres in Kaduna State have in recent times come under bandits attack resulting in killing of worshipers and abduction of others. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, when contacted, said he would provide further details regarding the tragic incident. Details shortly… Don't Miss NDLEA uncovers cocaine in palm kernel oil cans, arrests kingpin in Lagos hideout You may like Troops foil robbery attempt, neutralise suspect in Kaduna Kaduna gov signs MoU to boost power sector Bandits abduct seven family members in Kaduna Bandits abduct 15, kill one in coordinated Katsina attacks Man jailed in Kaduna for using fake Australian identity for fraud Ex-Kaduna Senator, Kwari dumps APC for ADC

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