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From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
Residents of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have applauded the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa for the military’s sustained operations that have dismantled several terrorists’ hideouts and restored long-awaited peace to the once-volatile area.
Residents of Dokan Karji and Kwassam communities which for years were plagued by incessant attacks and killings, said the renewed offensive has drastically reduced bandits’ activities and enabled displaced villagers to return home.
In a joint statement signed by Hon. Aminu Khalid, chairman of the Dokan Karji security committee, and Alhaji Tukur Hussaini, chairman of the Kwassam security committee, the residents credited the military’s latest onslaught for the turnaround.
“Kauru local government area, which shares boundaries with nine local government areas, including some in neighbouring Plateau State, was for years, one of the epicentres of rural violence in Kaduna. Its vast, rugged terrain and strategic location made it difficult for security operatives to effectively police the area.
“The intervention of the military in combing terrorists’ hideouts in Dokan Karji and other parts of Kauru has brought remarkable peace to our area.
“Many villagers who deserted their homes because of banditry, particularly in Dokan Karji and Kwassam, have now returned to their communities.”
“Although peace has largely returned, we recalled an isolated attack on Ungwan Rimi community on August 24, 2025, in which seven people were killed and several others injured.
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“Despite that sad incident, the once-devastated villages are gradually rebuilding, with farming activities resuming and local markets coming back to life”. The statement said.
However, the leaders appealed for additional troop deployment to sustain the gains, particularly as the dry season approaches when criminals traditionally attempt to regroup.
They noted that the rainy season has limited the movement of terrorists across rivers but warned that vigilance must be maintained.
They also expressed appreciation to senior military officers for their efforts, specifically naming Commander 2 National Mission Force Brigade, Samaru Kataf, Cdr. I.T. Akaazua; Operational Officer SLT A. Mustapha; Commander F.O.B Dokan Karji, Flt. Lt. Ju Otung; SLT J. Epekfa; CSM/SSgt Kurmi Rumu; and Commander F.O.B Kwassam, SLT U.A. Ibrahim.
“ The communities are planning courtesy visits to military top brass and political leaders to show appreciation and solicit more deployments to vulnerable areas such as Geshere, Kusheka and Binawa in Kumana Chiefdom, as well as Kamaru, Badurum and Rahama in Chawai Chiefdom,” the statement added.
Military authorities in Kaduna have in recent months intensified coordinated air and ground offensives across the state, targeting notorious criminal enclaves in the southern and central senatorial zones.
The local leaders urged sustained patrols to consolidate the successes and prevent a resurgence of attacks.
