More than 30 people are feared dead following a deadly overnight attack on Naridon (Kizakoro) Village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, in what residents described as one of the deadliest assaults on the community in recent times.
The attack reportedly occurred at about 11:55 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, extending into the early hours of Monday, July 27, 2026, when heavily armed assailants, suspected by residents to be armed Fulani militants, stormed the village and opened fire indiscriminately on sleeping residents.
Local sources said at least 28 victims have been identified by name, while several others remain unaccounted for, raising fears that the death toll could exceed 30.
Among those reportedly killed were Geoffrey Monday, Maria Pius, Ladi Monday, Tabawa Monday, Guntu Balla, Enock Balla, Markus Gashi, Mariyamu Joseph, Maria Istifanus, Nuhu Bulus, Bulus Markus, Ayalla Markus, Monday Danladi, Kaka Umaru, Gundumi Umaru, Joy Ali, Dominion Danladi, Danladi Ibrahim, Mama Ibrahim, Deborah Emmanuel, Friday Emmanuel, Yusuf Emmanuel, Yunana Emmanuel, Irimiya Emmanuel, Pheobe Markus, Saviour Monday, Audi Musa and Sunday Yakubu.
At least three residents—identified as Comfort Monday, Success Monday and James Emmanuel—were reportedly injured and are receiving medical attention.
The attackers also set several properties ablaze, including the residence of Mr. Hosea Garba, while provision shops belonging to Mr. Emmanuel Garba, Mr. Luka Ahmadu, Mr. Monday Markus and Mr. Dogo Rana were destroyed in the fire.
The motive for the attack has not been officially established, although residents blamed suspected armed Fulani militants for the assault.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies had yet to issue an official statement on the incident or confirm the casualty figures. Authorities are expected to commence investigations, while efforts continue to account for missing residents and assess the full extent of the destruction.
The latest attack adds to growing concerns over recurring violence in communities across Southern Kaduna, where residents have repeatedly called for stronger security measures to protect lives and property.
This is a developing story. Casualty figures and other details may change as official information becomes available.
