Archive · 28 Jul 2026
At least 30 killed in Kaduna state village attack
Early on Monday, July 27, armed men attacked Naridon village in Kaduna state, Nigeria.
They killed at least 30 people, including eight children, and burned many houses.
The attackers came close to midnight and started shooting randomly.
They also slaughtered some residents before fleeing.
The victims were mostly women, children, and the elderly.
Security personnel arrived in the morning, hours after the attack.
The police said they would provide more details soon.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
At least 30 people, including eight children, were killed in an attack on Naridon village in Kaduna state, Nigeria.
Armed men stormed the village close to midnight, shooting randomly and burning houses.
The victims were mostly women, children, and the elderly, according to residents.
Security personnel arrived in the morning, hours after the attack.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and the police are yet to provide official details.
- Who
- Residents of Naridon village, including women, children, and the elderly
- What
- Armed men attacked the village, killing at least 30 people and burning houses
- When
- Early on Monday, July 27
- Where
- Naridon village in Kauru local government area, Kaduna state, Nigeria
- Why
- The motive is unclear, but violence by armed gangs is a major security challenge in the region
Residents' Accounts
Official Response
Timeliness of Security Response
Residents' Accounts
Security personnel arrived hours after the attack, which residents felt was too late.
Official Response
The police spokesperson stated that details would be provided soon, implying an ongoing investigation.
- Location
- Naridon village, Kauru local government area, Kaduna state, Nigeria
- Date
- July 27
- Victims
- At least 30 people, including eight children
- Attackers
- Armed men, no group claimed responsibility
- Security Response
- Arrived in the morning, hours after the attack
