The bloody attack, which occurred during the early hours of the morning, targeted congregants at the First ECWA Church and St. Augustine Catholic Church while they were celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Tragedy hit the Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State, on Easter Sunday when terrorists carried out coordinated attacks on two Christian worship centers, killing at least seven people and abducting several others.
The bloody attack, which occurred during the early hours of the morning, targeted congregants at the First ECWA Church and St. Augustine Catholic Church while they were celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ
“I am currently on my way to the community to ascertain the exact number of casualties. Some sources said seven persons were killed, while others claimed eight. I will provide an update once details are confirmed,” Bawa said.
Residents lamented that the assailants operated for a prolonged period without any resistance from security agencies. Bawa attributed the delayed response to the chronic lack of telecommunications coverage in the rural district, which prevented locals from calling for help as the slaughter unfolded.
The vulnerability of the area has raised fresh concerns among Southern Kaduna leaders, who have repeatedly warned of the thinning security presence in the hinterlands.
This Easter Sunday attack is the latest in a string of targeted attacks on religious gatherings in the state.
Only two months ago, in February 2026, terrorists invaded the Kurmin Wali community, also in Kachia LGA, where scores of worshippers were kidnapped during a church service.
Despite the outrage sparked by the February incident and renewed calls for protection, the latest221 bloodbath suggests that the killers continue to operate with near-impunity in the region.
Attempts to secure an official response from the Kaduna State Police Command were unsuccessful. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, did not answer multiple calls seeking confirmation of the casualty figures or the condition of the abducted victims./Sahara Reporters
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