Kaduna Bandits Abduct Six IDPs Heading to Farms, Release Two

Four internally displaced persons (IDPs) remain in captivity after suspected bandits abducted six people travelling to their farmlands in Kaso, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The attackers reportedly blocked the road around Romi Stream, along the Suleja village axis, at about 8 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026. The victims were heading towards Mararaban Uden market when the suspected bandits intercepted them.

The Secretary to the Village Head of Kaso, Jonah Baba, confirmed the incident to LEADERSHIP, saying the attackers took six people before releasing two.“They kidnapped six people, and they have released two people now,” Baba said.

The IDP Coordinator of Mararaban Rido, Sule Adams, also confirmed the abduction. He said all six victims were internally displaced persons who had left their places of refuge to work on their farmlands. According to Adams, the captors released two of the victims because of their health conditions.

However, four others remained in captivity.Adams added that a woman was among those abducted. He expressed concern about the security risks facing displaced people who depend on farming to feed their families and earn a living.

The latest incident highlights the difficult choices confronting IDPs in the area. Although insecurity threatens their safety, many displaced families rely on access to farmland to grow food and support themselves.

For people who have already fled their homes, the journey to cultivate their crops can expose them to further danger. The abduction has therefore renewed concerns about the protection of displaced communities and their ability to rebuild their livelihoods. The accounts did not indicate whether the attackers had contacted the victims’ families or made any demands for their release so far.

Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Police Command had yet to comment on the incident as of the time of filing this report.

Emiabata Deborah Oluwabusiolami

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