Newborn, 4 Others Abducted In Kaduna Community

Five persons, including a baby aged about one month, have allegedly been kidnapped by suspected bandits in Mararaban Kajuru, Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State.

The victims were reportedly abducted at about 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Mararaban Kajuru, Kufana Ward.

“This is to brief us on the security situation in Mararaban Kajuru in the early hours of today, Tuesday, 20/10/2026.

“At about 1a.m. in Maraban Kajuru of Kufana ward, Kajuru LGA, Kaduna State, 5 people have been confirmed kidnapped by terrorists, including a child of 1 month old, within the past few weeks this morning.

“Let’s pray for their safe return in Jesus name,” a circulating community security update said in part.

However, the circumstances surrounding the abduction and the identities of the victims were excluded from the update.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the Kaduna State Police Command nor the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs has made any public statement on the development.