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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate possible political motives behind the renewed killings and abductions in Southern Kaduna. The association expressed concern over the timing and recurrence of attacks in the area, particularly following reports that Governor Uba Sani had picked a Christian from Southern Kaduna as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.
Context & Background
✦The association said the latest attack on Akwando community in Kachia Local Government Area, where two persons were reportedly killed and 20 abducted on Wednesday, November 4, had heightened fears among residents.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2027:The association expressed concern over the timing and recurrence of attacks in the area, particularly following reports that Governor Uba Sani had picked a Christian from Southern Kaduna as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.Friday:In a statement issued on Friday, HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, said although the group was not jumping to conclusions, the circumstances surrounding the attacks required urgent intelligence investigation.Wednesday:The association said the latest attack on Akwando community in Kachia Local Government Area, where two persons were reportedly killed and 20 abducted on Wednesday, November 4, had heightened fears among residents.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
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✦The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate possible political motives behind the renewed killings and abductions in Southern Kaduna.
✦The association expressed concern over the timing and recurrence of attacks in the area, particularly following reports that Governor Uba Sani had picked a Christian from Southern Kaduna as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.
✦The association said the latest attack on Akwando community in Kachia Local Government Area, where two persons were reportedly killed and 20 abducted on Wednesday, November 4, had heightened fears among residents.
Key Facts:2027: The association expressed concern over the timing and recurrence of attacks in the area, particularly following reports that Governor Uba Sani had picked a Christian from Southern Kaduna as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.Friday: In a statement issued on Friday, HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, said although the group was not jumping to conclusions, the circumstances surrounding the attacks required urgent intelligence investigation.Wednesday: The association said the latest attack on Akwando community in Kachia Local Government Area, where two persons were reportedly killed and 20 abducted on Wednesday, November 4, had heightened fears among residents.Sunday: HURIWA also recalled that an Easter Sunday attack on Ariko community claimed five lives at the scene, while another 17 victims reportedly died in captivity.
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate possible political motives behind the renewed killings and abductions in Southern Kaduna.
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The association expressed concern over the timing and recurrence of attacks in the area, particularly following reports that Governor Uba Sani had picked a Christian from Southern Kaduna as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.