Bandits have killed four residents in Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State, between Tuesday and Thursday.
The attacks occurred in various villages, including Awon and Ankwa. According to reports, the bandits ambushed a vehicle carrying passengers, killing the driver and a young man who had just completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. Some passengers were kidnapped, while others escaped.
This incident is part of a larger wave of violence and insecurity in the region, with many attacks going unreported due to alleged political interference and restrictions on journalists.
Residents have expressed frustration over the lack of attention to their plight and the perceived neglect by authorities.
The Kaduna State government has launched a peace initiative aimed at addressing insecurity, but critics argue that this approach may not be effective in tackling terrorism and banditry.
