BREAKING: Bandits Kill Six Kidnapped Southern Kaduna Residents Despite Community's Ransom Payment

Sources familiar with the incident told SaharaReporters that the victims were among those abducted during the raid.

At least six residents abducted by bandits from Kutaho Village in the Southern Kaduna axis of Kaduna State have reportedly been killed in captivity despite the payment of a substantial ransom by members of their community.

Kutaho Village, located in Kagarko Local Government Area, came under attack by bandits on February 9, 2026, during which several residents were kidnapped.

Sources familiar with the incident told SaharaReporters that the victims were among those abducted during the raid.

Those reportedly killed were identified as Friday Agama, said to have been the first captive executed by the bandits; Kunama Dogo; Monday Tanko; Lami Williams; a man identified only as Pawpaw's brother; and another captive identified as Catchiest, who sources said died after being subjected to severe punishment by the kidnappers.