Inhabitants of Kauru communities in Kaduna State have cried out over the resurgence of attacks by terrorists in Kauru local government area of the state, leading to killings and the kidnapping of scores of victims over the weekend.

The leaders of the affected communities have called on the government and security agencies for immediate intervention to avoid a disaster posed by the bandits, who invaded the area in large numbers.

Additionally, the Chairman of the Kauru Local Government Community Development Association (KCDA), Abel Habila Adamu, in a statement made available to journalists in Kaduna on Sunday, said that “the recent surge in violence and attacks in the area has resulted in loss of lives, displacement of people, and destruction of property.”

According to him, as a community, we have tried to address these issues through our own initiatives, such as neighbourhood watch programmes and community policing. However, the situation has deteriorated to a point where we require immediate intervention from the relevant security agencies and the global community.”

Adamu explained that the cases of abduction of innocent people in the area are alarming and uncalled for.

He said, “Just last Friday, a woman was killed by her abductors in Kiffin Chawai after paying the ransom demanded by the bandits.

“Similarly, in Kumana and Kauru chiefdoms, thousands of people have been displaced, with others killed in Dokan Karji, Bandi, Rumaya, Kwassam, Kaibi, Kusheka, Geshere, and Binawa axis, among others.

“This is uncalled for, and we plead for immediate action from the government to ensure the safety and security of our people. To address this issue, we are calling on the government to establish two military bases, one each in Kauru and Kumana chiefdoms.

“These military bases will provide a permanent security presence in the area, helping to deter attacks and provide a sense of security for the local population, who are now sleeping with their eyes wide open in fear of the unknown. While thanking the government for the establishment of a military base in Chawai chiefdom, we also want to call for the provision of more security personnel to address the pockets of attacks being witnessed in some parts of the chiefdom.

“As law-abiding citizens, we are willing and ready to work closely and cooperate with the government in its quest towards restoring lasting peace in the local government area.”