At least seven people were killed and several others abducted when terrorists attacked two churches in Ariko community, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, during Easter celebrations on Sunday. The attacks occurred as worshippers gathered for services, turning the religious holiday into a day of mourning. Local sources confirmed the fatalities and kidnappings, describing scenes of chaos and fear as gunmen stormed the churches. The violence has deepened anxiety in the region, where places of worship have increasingly become targets in recent years. Despite repeated incidents, the Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, had not issued an official statement on the attack by the time of reporting. Communities in the area remain on edge amid fears of further violence.
DSP Mansir Hassan's silence after the Easter church attacks speaks louder than any statement. When security officials fail to acknowledge violence in real time, public trust erodes further. For Nigerians in Kaduna, another attack without immediate accountability means safety is increasingly a matter of chance, not protection.
