Bandits burn church and houses in Kaduna community

Suspected bandits attacked Unguwar Rogo in Ugom community, Maro Ward, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, burning down a church and houses. 

It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the community on New Year’s Day, leaving destruction in their wake.

Zamani Ishaku, a resident of Maro, who confirmed the attack to Daily Trust on Thursday, lamented that the area has been under constant assault from gunmen for a while. 

A statement signed by the Chairman of the Ugom Progressive Union, Ishaya Onussim, said the attackers vandalised properties, stole various farm products, burned down six houses, and set the ECWA Church in Unguwar Rogo ablaze after looting valuables from the church and its pastorium.

“All the residents fled into the bushes, abandoning their belongings in a bid to save their lives,” Onussim said.

He appealed to governments at all levels to intervene urgently, adding that it was disheartening for people to face such an incident so early in the year.

He also called for prayers and increased security presence in the area.