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.