Two people have reportedly been killed and 20 others abducted after suspected terrorists attacked Akwando community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The attack occurred around noon on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, according to the Kuturmi Unity Development Association (KUDA).
The association disclosed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday. It expressed concern over repeated attacks, killings and kidnappings affecting communities in the area.
KUDA President, Dr Joseph Ariko, and its Publicity Secretary, Manasseh Samuel Akwando, said the latest attack happened while residents were still struggling with the aftermath of an earlier assault on Ariko community.
The association released the names of 20 people reportedly taken away by the attackers. The victims include men, women and other residents whose whereabouts remain unknown.
However, the Kaduna State Police Command had not officially confirmed the incident as of the time of filing this report. The police spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, did not respond to calls and a text message seeking confirmation.
The association also recalled an Easter Sunday attack on Ariko community, which reportedly killed five people at the scene. It said another 17 victims later died in captivity.
KUDA further raised concerns over an attack on Awon community, where two people were reportedly killed and 11 abducted.
According to the association, five victims abducted in Awon regained their freedom on November 3. However, one reportedly died the following day, another escaped, while five others died in captivity.
The repeated attacks have reportedly forced residents to abandon their farms and ancestral lands. The association also alleged that armed groups restrict access to farmlands and demand payments before residents can cultivate or harvest their produce.
KUDA has appealed to the Federal Government, Kaduna State Government and Kachia Local Government Council to strengthen security across Akwando, Ariko, Awon and other vulnerable communities.
It also demanded coordinated operations to rescue the 20 abducted residents and others reportedly held captive.
Other demands include permanent security posts, regular patrols, early-warning systems and investigations to identify and prosecute those responsible.
The association also called for humanitarian assistance for affected families, survivors and displaced residents.
The latest incident has renewed concerns over insecurity in rural Kaduna communities, where repeated attacks threaten lives, livelihoods and access to farmland.
Residents and families of the abducted victims now await an official response and urgent intervention from security authorities.
