The Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU), has expressed sorrow, grave concern and condemned in strong terms 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.
Dr Isah Muhammad, Chairman, Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU), in a statement issued on Tuesday and made available to Newmen said, “The victims were mercilessly attacked and killed while carrying out their lawful farming activities.
“This tragic incident has once again thrown the entire Birnin Gwari community into grief and fear. It is particularly disturbing because 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 believed 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, saying that no part of Birnin Gwari should be left behind in the search for lasting peace.
He stressed that Birnin Gwari is one community with a shared history and a common future, pointing out that whether in the East, West or Central parts of the Emirate, the pain of one community is the pain of all.
“As long as any part of Birnin Gwari remains unsafe, true peace cannot be said to exist. 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,” he explained.
BEPU called on the Federal and the Kaduna State Governments to take immediate and practical steps to eliminate criminal groups that have ignored peace and continue to terrorise innocent citizens.
It also appealed to the Minister of Defence, the National Security Adviser, the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force and all other security agencies to intensify security operations in Kuyello and the wider Eastern Birnin Gwari area, saying that the people deserve to live in peace, work on their farms and carry out their daily activities without fear.
The Union urged 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.
According to the statement, “Our hearts go out to the families of those who lost their loved ones in this painful attack. We pray that God grants eternal rest to the deceased and gives their families the strength to bear this great loss.”
The statement also appealed to the people of Birnin Gwari, especially farmers and community members, to remain calm, united and law-abiding, by encouraging everyone to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing useful information that can help in tackling insecurity.
It explained that BEPU remains committed to working with government, security agencies and all stakeholders to ensure that Birnin Gwari never returns to the dark days of widespread killings, kidnappings and fear.
