In the early hours of Friday, August 9, 2024, bandits struck Gefe Community in Kallah Ward, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing the Village Head, Mr. Emmanuel Idah, and one other person. The attackers also abducted an unknown number of residents.

Kajuru has been a hotspot for criminal activities, crippling the local economy and social life. A local source expressed frustration over the ongoing violence, urging the federal and state governments to take action. As of now, there has been no official statement from the Kaduna State Police or the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs.