30 killed in Kaduna village attack by armed gunmen
On July 27, 2024, armed gunmen stormed Naridon village in the Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, northwestern Nigeria. Residents said the attackers opened fire indiscriminately, killing at least 30 people – including eight children – and injuring several others. The assailants also set houses and shops ablaze, destroying property worth millions of naira and leaving many families homeless.
No group has claimed responsibility for the assault. The Kaduna State government condemned the killing, announced plans to intensify security operations and provide humanitarian relief, and urged the federal authorities to improve road access to the community, which officials say delayed emergency response. Amnesty International also condemned the attack, calling for stronger protection of rural populations.
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenge posed by bandits, criminal gangs and insurgent groups in northwestern and north‑central Nigeria, where villages are repeatedly targeted by armed raids.
Entities: Amnesty International · Dogon Rana · Governor Uba Sani · Ishaya Dawa · Kaduna State · Kauru Local Government Area · Naridon Village
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. (multiple reports)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Attackers set fire to houses and shops, destroying property worth millions of naira. (multiple reports)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Amnesty International condemned the killings and called for stronger protection of rural communities. (Amnesty International statement)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Poor road access to Naridon delayed emergency response and contributed to the high death toll. (resident and officials)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kaduna State Government condemned the attack and pledged intensified security operations. (official statements)
- [● 15 SOURCES] At least 30 people were killed in the attack on Naridon village, Kaduna State on July 27, 2024. (multiple reports)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Several people were injured, including four critically. (multiple reports)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Eight children were among those killed. (multiple reports)