The Digest:
Terrorists attacked the Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday morning, targeting two Christian worship centres during Easter celebrations. At least seven people were killed and several others abducted. The affected churches are First ECWA Church and St. Augustine Catholic Church. Councillor Mark Bawa confirmed the attack, noting that poor telecommunications coverage may have allowed the attackers to operate without immediate response. The attack follows a similar incident in the Kurmin Wali community in February 2026.
Key Points:
- Easter worshippers were targeted during a sacred Christian celebration.
- Poor network coverage in the area delayed security response.
- Southern Kaduna continues to face persistent security challenges.
- The attack echoes a similar church abduction in February 2026.
- Rural communities remain vulnerable during religious gatherings.
Watch for police confirmation of the exact casualty figure and whether security reinforcements are deployed to Southern Kaduna.
Sources: Punch Newspapers
