The Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU) has condemned the killing of six farmers by bandits on Monday, at Kujijiro farmlands in Kuyello District of Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State.
According to BEPU, the victims were attacked and killed while carrying out their farming activities, stating that the tragic incident had thrown the Birnin Gwari community into grief and fear.
The chairman BEPU, Dr Isah Muhammad, in a statement yesterday, said Kuyello and other communities in Eastern Birnin Gwari have continued to suffer attacks, killings and other criminal activities despite ongoing efforts to restore peace in the area.
BEPU called on the federal and Kaduna State governments to take immediate and practical steps to eliminate criminal groups that have refused peace and continue to terrorise innocent citizens.
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The statement further appealed to the minister of defence, the national security adviser, the military and other security agencies to intensify security operations in Kuyello and the wider Eastern Birnin Gwari area.
Part of the statement read, "The Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU) expresses its deep sorrow, grave concern and strongest condemnation of the brutal killing of six innocent farmers by armed bandits on Monday, 22 June 2026, at Kujijiro farmlands in Kuyello District of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area"
"This tragic incident has once again thrown the entire Birnin Gwari community into grief and fear. BEPU believes that the continued attacks on innocent farmers and rural communities pose a serious threat to the peace and stability that the people of Birnin Gwari have worked hard to achieve. No part of Birnin Gwari should be left behind in the search for lasting peace."
"We are deeply worried that if urgent and decisive action is not taken to stop these attacks, many farmers may become afraid to return to their farms this season. Such a situation will not only affect Birnin Gwari but may also lead to reduced food production, higher food prices and economic difficulties across Kaduna State and other parts of Northern Nigeria"
The statement added, "The people deserve to live in peace, work on their farms and carry out their daily activities without fear. Furthermore, we urge the Kaduna State Government to give greater attention to the security challenges facing Eastern Birnin Gwari by strengthening security presence and providing the necessary support to protect lives and property," BEPU said.
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