Bandits Kidnap Woman and Infant in Kaduna's Kachia LGA, Community Leader Appeals for Prayers
In a distressing security breach, armed bandits have abducted a woman identified as Gloria and her one-year-old child in the Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred in the Ungwan Tama community, located within Kwaturu Ward, during the early hours of March 4, 2026. According to reports, the gunmen stormed the area around 1:30 am, forcibly taking the victims to an undisclosed location.
Details of the Attack and Community Response
Speaker Jethro Daniel, a community leader, provided a harrowing account of the event on social media. He confirmed that during the assault, three individuals sustained injuries, while a married woman, her infant daughter, and a 15-year-old boy were kidnapped. Daniel expressed profound dismay at the brutality of the attack, particularly highlighting the abduction of the one-year-old baby. He lamented, "You can see how heartless these people can be, kidnapping a one-year-old baby, oh God."
This incident marks the second attack on the Ungwan Tama community within a span of ten days, underscoring a persistent security threat in the region. Daniel issued a heartfelt plea for support, urging prayers for the affected community, Kachia, its residents, and local leaders. He emphasized the urgent need for divine intervention and community solidarity in the face of escalating violence.
Confirmation and Broader Context
Bridget Peter, Gloria's sister, corroborated the kidnapping, revealing that bandits had also targeted the same community on the night of Saturday, March 7, 2026. This repeated targeting suggests a pattern of insecurity that has left residents in a state of fear and vulnerability. The attacks highlight ongoing challenges in Kaduna State, where banditry and kidnapping have become recurrent issues, disrupting daily life and threatening public safety.
The abduction of a woman and her young child has sparked outrage and concern among locals, who are calling for enhanced security measures and government intervention. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of banditry, affecting not only the direct victims but also their families and the broader community. As investigations continue, residents remain hopeful for the safe return of the kidnapped individuals and a resolution to the security crisis plaguing the area.
