Gladness Gideon
The Surubu Community Development Association in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has strongly condemned the killing of three kidnapped residents by suspected bandits, describing the incident as both tragic and deeply alarming.
In a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, the association’s National Public Relations Officer, Caleb Magaji, expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security situation in the region.
According to Magaji, the victims—Obadiah Dangana, Emmanuel Moses (popularly known as Bobbling Guy), and Danjuma Sardauna—were abducted on March 22, 2025, while going about their normal daily routines in the Kusheka and Kabene communities of Kumana Chiefdom.
Despite the payment of a substantial ransom, the bodies of the three men were discovered in the forest by military personnel during a search operation on the night of March 24.
“This tragic incident is not isolated,” the association stated. “Our land, alongside other communities in Kumana and Kauru Local Government, continues to suffer from recurring attacks. Many of our people remain in captivity in the forest, even after huge sums have been paid as ransom.”
The association urged both the federal and state governments, as well as security agencies, to intensify efforts aimed at restoring peace, securing the release of abducted persons, and ensuring that the perpetrators of these heinous crimes are brought to justice.
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While acknowledging the government’s intervention—particularly the recent establishment of a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Kauru—the association called for the urgent deployment of military checkpoints in Kusheka, Kabene, and Geshere to strengthen security coverage and ensure rapid response to threats.
“The frequent attacks on many communities, especially in Kumana, are deeply concerning and require stronger commitment from the government at all levels,” the statement continued.
The Surubu Community Development Association reaffirmed its dedication to advocating for peace, security, and justice, and urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security forces.
Efforts to obtain comments from the Kaduna State Police Command proved unsuccessful, as calls and a text message sent to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, went unanswered at the time of filing this report.