“Make ready for them all that you can of force and of warhorses, so that by them you may strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy, and others beside them whom you do not know.” (Qur’an 8:60)
“Terrorists attack Kaduna churches, kill three, abduct many,” by Godwin Isenyo, Punch, June 19, 2022:
Suspected terrorists on motorcycles in the early hours of Sunday, attacked two churches, the Maranatha Baptist Church and the St. Moses Catholic Church, both in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State….
Our correspondent gathered that in the Sunday attacks, three worshippers were killed while several others were abducted when the attackers in large numbers swooped on the worship places.
According to a source, the terrorists shot indiscriminately as they approached the various churches, killing three while several others sustained injuries.
“Three of the worshippers were gunned down by the terrorists and many are still missing. One of the victims was taken to St. Gerald Catholic Hospital in the state capital,” the source said.
Meanwhile, the state’s Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, has confirmed the attacks on the two churches on Sunday.
The Commissioner in a statement noted that based on security reports made available to the state government, the bandits attacked worshippers and locals at Ungwan Fada, Ungwan Turawa, and Ungwan Makama in Rubu general area of Kajuru LGA.
He also said the terrorists looted some shops while valuable items were carted away.
According to the report, the bandits stormed the villages on motorcycles, beginning from Ungwan Fada, and moving into Ungwan Turawa, before Ungwan Makama and then Rubu.
He added that in Rubu village, the terrorists attacked worshippers in the Maranatha Baptist Church and St. Moses Catholic Church….
He said two worshippers were injured by the marauding terrorists and gave their identities to include one Aniro Mai, and a yet-to-be-identified woman while adding that “an unspecified number of locals were also kidnapped, according to the received reports.”
The statement titled, ‘Bandits attack worshippers, locals, Kill three and injure two in Kajuru LGA,’ said, “On a sad note, security agencies have reported to the Kaduna State Government that bandits attacked worshippers and locals at Ungwan Fada, Ungwan Turawa and Ungwan Makama in Rubu general area of Kajuru local government area.
“According to the report, the bandits stormed the villages on motorcycles, beginning from Ungwan Fada, and moving into Ungwan Turawa, before Ungwan Makama and then Rubu.
“In Rubu village, the bandits attacked worshippers in the Maranatha Baptist Church and St. Moses Catholic Church.
“Two persons were left injured in the attacks; one Aniro Mai, and a yet-unidentified woman. An unspecified number of locals were also kidnapped, according to the received reports.
“The bandits looted shops and carted away some valuables from the villages.”…
gravenimage says
Nigeria: Muslims attack two churches, murder three people, abduct many
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*Just horrifying*. And this is ongoing.
I thought that Punch was mostly a humor magazine; not in this case. Just glad to see it reported in the West at all.
somehistory says
“suspected terrorists,” they carried out terror, so yes, they are terrorists; and it seems a growing number of mozlums have joined in the murderous rage, esp in nigeria.
Totally demonic.
Wellington says
Standard fare for Buttlims.
Will be lost on most.
Count on it.
Michael says
Kaduna is south of the Sahel semi desert. I would like to see a map summarising killings of rival faiths / clans / professions in Nigeria.
Desertification seems to be driving the Muslim herdsmen / jihadis further south.
The green SE (Biafra) witnessed a far higher rate of killings of Christians by a mainly Hausa / Muslim army ca 1969.
Overpopulation and religion are not the only drivers of slaughter.
OLD GUY says
It’s the AK’s fault according to the anti gun people. NO it is the persona that is using the GUN that commits terror and murder following religious/political leaders that are promoting the violence against others. In a country where the citizens are NOT allowed to have guns, those with GUNS have the power and control over those who don’t.
God Bless the men that included the Second Amendment in our Constitution, they saw the value of armed citizens being able to defend themselves against tyrants.
somehistory says
“Gunmen from a criminal gang have kidnapped 36 people after attacking several villages and two churches in northwest Nigeria, a local government official said Monday.”
“”We have established 36 people were kidnapped by the bandits, who attacked the villages in Kajuru local government on Sunday,” Aruwan said.
“Yesterday, they released two of the hostages, including a community chief. Thirty four people are now in the custody of the bandits.”
In an earlier statement his office said gunmen had stormed the villages on motorbikes and also looted shops.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/gunmen-kidnap-dozens-after-attacking-churches-in-nw-nigeria/ar-AAYFjuk?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=528447b64e