Olatunji Rilwan Disu, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Operations), DIG Shehu Umar Nadada, to deploy to Kaduna State following the recent attack in Ariko Village, close to Gurara Dam.
This was made known via a Statement released on Monday 6 April, 2026, signed by DCP Anthony Okon Placid, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
ECWA and Catholic Churches in the Community were attacked by armed bandits on Sunday, the statement says; adding that “five” (5) were killed, and approximately “fourteen” others were abducted.
The Statement reads: “On 5 April 2026, armed bandits attacked ECWA and Catholic Churches in the community, firing indiscriminately. Five people were killed, and approximately fourteen others were abducted.
“In response, the IGP ordered immediate operational intervention. The DIG Operations was deployed to assess the situation on site and coordinate security efforts to restore order and secure the release of the abducted victims.”
The DIG team in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and the DSS, successfully rescued “seven” kidnapped victims.
The Statement further reads: “During the operation, the team led by DIG Nadada, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS), rescued seven kidnapped victims.
“They were taken to Katari Hospital for medical care and are in stable condition, awaiting reunion with their families.
“The IGP affirms that operations continue to secure the release of the remaining victims and apprehend those responsible.”
