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NARIDON (Kizakoro), Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
Date of Incident: 26 July 2026Time: Approximately 11:55 PM
A Community in Mourning
On the night of 26 July 2026, the community of Naridon (Kizakoro) in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State experienced a devastating attack that left families grieving, homes destroyed, and livelihoods shattered.
According to reports received by A Sound Arises, many members of the community lost their lives, others were injured, and homes and businesses were destroyed by fire. The attack has left survivors facing profound loss and an uncertain future.
Lives Remembered
We remember those reported to have lost their lives:
Geoffrey Monday, Maria Pius, Ladi Monday, Tabawa Monday, Guntu Balla, Enock Balla, Markus Gashi, Mariyamu Joseph, Maria Istifanus, Nuhu Bulus, Bulus Markus, Ayalla Markus, Monday Danladi, Kaka Umaru, Gundumi Umaru, Joy Ali, Dominion Danladi, Danila did Ibrahim, Mama Ibrahim, Deborah Emmanuel, Friday Emmanuel, Yusuf Emmanuel, Yunana Emmanuel, Irimiya Emmanuel, Pheobe Markus, Saviour Monday, Audi Musa, Sunday Yakubu.
We honour their memory and pray that they will never be forgotten.
Those Reported Injured
• Comfort Monday
• Success Monday
• James Emmanuel.
Our prayers are with everyone recovering from physical and emotional wounds.
Homes and Livelihoods Destroyed
The attack reportedly resulted in the destruction of homes and businesses, including:
House Burned
• Mr. Hosea Garba
Provision Shops Burned
• Mr. Emmanuel Garba
• Mr. Luka Ahmadu
• Mr. Monday Markus
• Mr. Dogo Rana
For many families, these buildings represented years of hard work and the means to provide for their loved ones.
A Call to Prayer and Hope
At A Sound Arises, we stand with the people of Naridon in prayer and compassion. We mourn with those who mourn, pray for healing for the injured, comfort for grieving families, and strength for everyone working to rebuild their community.
Violence should never have the final word. Together, we can raise awareness, stand with vulnerable communities, and continue believing for peace, justice, restoration, and lasting hope.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4