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Tragedy Strikes Ewehko: Daylight Bandit Attack Leaves Five Dead and Homes in Flames
In a sad turn of events, the peaceful Ewehko community, located within Maro Ward of Kajuru Local Government Area in Kaduna State, was violently disrupted by bandits.
This attack occurred on the afternoon of June 17, 2024, resulting in the tragic loss of five community members who were gathered for a meeting.
Benjamin Maro, a local, shared the harrowing details of the incident, stating that the bandits struck the village known as Unguwar Paul at 2 pm.
The aftermath was devastating, with four men and one woman found deceased. The community is currently conducting searches in the nearby areas for any additional victims.
Reuben Maro, another local, reported that the attackers didn’t stop at taking lives; they also set motorcycles ablaze and burned down several homes.
The community is in mourning and shock over this unexpected and brutal attack.
The Abia State Government starts a new transit system with green shuttles that are affordable to residents in the state.
The Commissioner of Information, Okey Kanu, shared that the new transit system started on the 1st of March 2026 and it has ensured smooth transport in the state.
“The introduction of subsidised fares would help maintain the transport programme and ensure that residents continue to enjoy reliable and affordable public transportation across the state.”
It has been reported that the United States Embassy in Kuwait has officially closed down due to the attack occurring in the Middle East. This closure was announced in an alert issued on the 3rd of March, 2026.
“Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Kuwait Closure. Due to ongoing regional tensions, the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait will be closed until further notice.”
“We have canceled all regular and emergency consular appointments. We will communicate when the embassy returns to normal operations.”
It has been reported that armed bandits attacked the Janjala village Kaduna State.
It was shared that 1 person was injured while some people were abducted. It can be noted that this incident occurred on the 2nd of March, 12:30am.
The residents from the area shared the news to the headquarters and spoke on the victim who was injured. They shared that he was shot and rushed to the hospital.
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