Kujama, Kaduna State, Nigeria* — In a brazen attack early Tuesday morning, October 21, 2025, suspected bandits stormed Nasara Nursing and Maternity Home in Kujama, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria, abducting a doctor, five patients, and a security guard. The assault, which occurred around 2:00 AM local time, has sent shockwaves through the community and raised fresh concerns about the escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s northwest.
According to a source at the facility, armed gunmen invaded the hospital, overpowering staff and patients in a swift and coordinated attack. One security guard who resisted was shot and injured, though no fatalities have been reported. The assailants fled with the seven hostages, leaving the hospital in disarray and local residents in fear.
The Kaduna State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement, but security sources indicate that a rescue operation is underway. The identities of the abducted individuals have not been disclosed, pending notification of their families.
This incident marks the latest in a series of violent abductions targeting healthcare facilities in Kaduna, a region plagued by banditry and kidnappings for ransom. The attack underscores the growing risks faced by healthcare workers and patients in Nigeria’s volatile northwest, where armed groups exploit under-resourced communities.
Fellow Nurses Africa calls for urgent action to protect healthcare workers and facilities, urging authorities to bolster security and ensure the safe return of the abducted. “Our colleagues and patients deserve to work and receive care without fear of violence,” said a spokesperson for the organization. “This is a tragic reminder of the dangers nurses and doctors face in crisis zones.”
The Nigerian Medical Association and local nursing unions are expected to address the incident in the coming hours. As the situation develops, Fellow Nurses Africa will continue to monitor and provide updates on this unfolding crisis.
