Residents of Ungwan Nungu in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State are facing renewed threats from terrorists after a recent military operation resulted in the deaths of two insurgents and the recovery of an AK‑47 rifle, ammunition, and approximately ₦1.6 million.
According to multiple community sources, 10 residents six women and four men were abducted on November 29 while working on their farms, a distressing pattern in the area.
In a voice recording circulated in Hausa, the terrorists accused villagers of collaborating with soldiers, who intercepted the gang during a ransom collection attempt. “We thank you for what you have done for us. Is that why you sent soldiers to us?” the voice warned. “We swear to Almighty God, everything the soldiers did to us, we shall repay. If we are still alive, we will definitely retaliate.”
Sources revealed that troops intercepted the gang while they attempted to collect ransom payments from the families of abducted villagers. During the operation, the soldiers recovered an AK‑47 rifle, a round of 9mm ammunition, and cash believed to be part of the ransom.
One community member noted a previous abduction in the same area, where about 15 people, mostly children, were seized. Some victims, unable to keep pace, were later abandoned by the terrorists.
The terrorists warned that, unless compensated for the seized rifle, they would return in a few weeks to carry out attacks targeting farms, roads, villages, and security personnel, giving the community a two-month ultimatum.
Community representatives have insisted they had no involvement in the military’s actions and urged calm. However, residents remain anxious over the looming threat, as the group has indicated that farmlands, settlements, and infrastructure could be targeted in retaliation.
