Seven people are feared dead after suspected bandits attacked two churches in Ariko community, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Sunday. The assault occurred during Easter celebrations, according to residents, who reported that armed men stormed the worship centres in the early hours. Alongside the fatalities, several others were abducted, though exact numbers remain unclear. The attacks triggered widespread panic, with many community members fleeing into nearby forests. This incident marks another in a series of violent incursions targeting places of worship in the region. Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, acknowledged the report but declined to provide specifics, stating he would share further details later.
DSP Mansir Hassan's delayed response comes after seven lives were lost in yet another attack on worshippers in Kaduna. When security forces consistently fail to act before blood is shed, every new incident deepens public distrust. Nigerians in vulnerable communities are left wondering if their lives are merely footnotes in an endless cycle of violence and silence.
