Residents of Gidan Waya in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been thrown into fear following reports of sustained attacks on the community over the past 48 hours.
Local sources said the violence began late Wednesday night and continued into Thursday morning, with several houses reportedly set ablaze and multiple casualties recorded.
Distress messages from affected residents paint a grim picture of the situation. One resident recounted that their family home was destroyed during the нападение, adding that some relatives were found dead while others remain missing.
Another resident confirmed that the attack affected their mother’s village, noting that survivors are still searching for loved ones unaccounted for since the incident.
As of the time of filing this report, details regarding the number of casualties and the identity of the attackers remain unclear. Security agencies are yet to issue an official statement on the development.
Residents have been urged to remain vigilant, limit movement—especially at night—and promptly report any suspicious activity to security operatives.
Authorities are expected to provide further updates as efforts continue to restore calm in the area.
