The Digest:
Bandits have abducted Pastor Daniel Bagama, a Baptist cleric, and his three daughters in Tudun Bussa village, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred late on Sunday night, January 18, 2026, when armed attackers invaded the village and targeted the pastor’s residence. The Kaduna Baptist Conference confirmed the abduction in a letter to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and state CAN chairman Rev. Caleb Ma’aji Bawa also verified the incident. There has been no official statement from security agencies regarding the abduction at the time of reporting.
Key Points:
- The abduction of a religious leader and his family highlights the targeting of faith-based communities in vulnerable regions.
- It adds to the growing number of kidnappings in Kaduna, deepening the insecurity crisis in the state.
- The lack of immediate official response from security agencies may fuel perceptions of inadequate protection in rural areas.
- Such incidents create fear and trauma within local communities, potentially leading to displacement or reduced social activity.
- The timing intensifies pressure on state and federal authorities to address the widespread banditry affecting Kaduna’s residents.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
