Armed Bandits attacked an ECWA church meeting in Kampani community, Kajuru LGA, Kaduna State. Five worshippers were killed and three others injured during the assault.
11 Jul 2025 · Kampani, Kajuru, Kaduna
Deaths
5
Injured
3
Kidnapped
0
Total casualties
8
Perpetrators
Bandits
Response
The Kaduna State Police Command confirmed the attack on the church gathering. The Kajuru LGA Chairman described it as "a direct assault on religious freedom." The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Kaduna chapter demanded increased security around worship centres. The state government promised to support the victims' families.
Displacement
0
Socioeconomic drivers
Banditry-for-ransom economy, intimidation of communities, erosion of religious freedom
Trajectory
Incident reflects escalation of Banditry in Kaduna, with religious gatherings increasingly vulnerable.
Cycle notes
Reflects repeated attacks on churches in Kajuru and Chikun, weakening faith-based community resilience.
Pattern
Banditry targeting religious institutions
Sources
- https://dailypost.ng/2025/07/13/Bandits-attack-ecwa-church-meeting-in-kaduna-kill-five-injure-three/
- https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/five-killed-three-injured-in-Bandits-attack-on-church-meeting-in-kaduna/
- https://zagazola.org/index.php/breaking-news/five-killed-three-injured-as-Bandits-attack-church-meeting-in-kajuru-community-in-kaduna-2
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