From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
The President, Koro Community Development Association (KCDA) in Kargako local government area of Kaduna State, Prof. John Yakubu Magaji has called on relevant authorities to ensure the freedom of over 50 of the people in the community who were kidnapped by bandits some months ago.
Speaking at this year’s Koro Day Festival held at Government Secondary School, Kabacha venue of the occasion on Saturday, Prof. Magaji also lamented the lack of infrastructure in the community.
The President said there are no well-graded, let alone tarred roads in the community, adding that the only major road that leads from the community to Plateau State is in a deplorable condition.
Magaji said, “Let me now speak briefly on the pressing issues affecting our communities; over 50 of our beloved parents, brothers, sisters, and children are currently in captivity due to the rising wave of kidnappings.
“Our local government lacks basic road infrastructure; not a single community has a well-graded, let alone tarred, road.
“The only major road from Jere through Kwoi, Kafanchan, and Manchok to Jos is in deplorable condition. We appeal for its upgrade to a federal road.
“Our communities suffer from complete lack of electricity. The few electrification efforts have been vandalized.
“Despite hosting one of the largest dams supplying water to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), our people face chronic water scarcity and suffer from waterborne diseases.
“To our youths-boys and girls of the Koro nation, I urge you to be responsible, hardworking, and committed to your education. Shun all forms of illegal and destructive activities such as internet fraud; kidnapping, banditry, thuggery, cultism and any form of social violence.
“You are the future, and that future must be preserved and guided wisely.
“We humbly appeal to the government to consider upgrading the Koro Chiefdom to First Class Status, which is long overdue. We have secured a palace site, but there is still no physical structure. With just seven months to the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Koro Chiefdom, we earnestly seek support to build a befitting palace.
“We appeal to the Governor to restore our district heads and correct the chiefdom’s name from ‘Kubacha Chiefdom’ to its rightful name—Koro Chiefdom.
“I warmly welcome all representatives from the various Community Development Associations in Southern Kaduna, including members of SOKAPU, as well as our Koro brothers and sisters from sister states—Abuja, Nasarawa, and Niger. Our cherished sister communities—the Gbagi, the Jarawa, and others—your presence brings us joy. We look forward to seeing you all again in January 2026, for the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Koro Chiefdom”.