Banditry: 807 members killed in Kaduna —ECWA Church

The Chairman of ECWA Kasuwan Magani District Church Council, Rev. Timothy Maigida has disclosed that no fewer than 807 of his members were killed by bandits and communal crisis in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State in the last six years.

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday December 8, Rev. Maigida also said over 70 of the Church members are still languishing in bandits’ den.

He also revealed that the church is planning to hold what he termed a “sober reflection” service in commemoration of the departed souls and those in captivity.

He then called on the state government as well as security agencies to beef up security so as to halt the insecurity in the area.

He said, “In 2016 when the terrorism and kidnapping for ransom started, 38 people were abducted in all. Eight of the victims were killed, and the remaining were released after the payment of ransom.

“In 2017, the number of people killed was 35.

“In 2018, a crisis erupted in Kasuwan Magani market on October 18. That single incident claimed the lives of 286 identified locals that went to the market that day. That was apart from those from outside the local government that were not identified. The following day, October 19, the late Agom Adara, HRH (Dr.) Maiwada Raphael Galadima was ambushed, abducted and later murdered.

“In 2019, we lost our church members to armed bandits. Let me skip and bring you to the current year 2022. We have suffered and still suffering both the kidnapping and killing of our people monthly.

He also revealed that the church is planning to hold what he termed a “sober reflection” service in commemoration of the departed souls and those in captivity.

He then called on the state government as well as security agencies to beef up security so as to halt the insecurity in the area.

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