Nine killed, 11 Injured In Southern Kaduna Attack

At least nine people have been confirmed dead and 11 others injured following an attack by suspected terrorists on Unguwar Magaji community in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The attack reportedly occurred late on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

The spokesperson for the Irigwe Youth Movement, Joseph Yonkpa, confirmed the incident, saying the casualty figure rose after search and recovery operations led to the discovery of more bodies.

According to Yonkpa, initial reports did not capture the full scale of the attack, but seven additional bodies were later recovered, bringing the death toll to nine.

Community sources told SaharaReporters that the attackers stormed the area with firearms and left several residents injured.

Those killed were identified as Jerry Doctor, Danlami Magani, Sunday Chibi, Rita Abdullahi, Sunday Elkan, Esther Kefas, Happy Friday, Moses Daddy and Daddy Ibrahim.

The 11 injured victims were identified as Halla Monday, Mary Yohanna, Jummai John, Charity Danjuma, Faith Yakubu, Omi Yakubu, Ali Sandiye, Asabe Victor, Srarina Simon, Talatu Sunday and ThankGod Danladi.

Residents said the attack left the community in grief and renewed fears over the recurring violence in Southern Kaduna.

Community members lamented what they described as repeated attacks on vulnerable communities in the region and called for stronger security presence.

They also urged the media, civil society organisations and government authorities to pay greater attention to the plight of residents affected by repeated violence.