Rido ward

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Rido
Maraban Rido
Suburb
Rido is located in Nigeria
Rido
Rido
Coordinates: 10°23′N 07°29′E / 10.383°N 7.483°E / 10.383; 7.483[1]
Country Nigeria
StateKaduna State
LGAChikun
CityKaduna
Government
 • TypeWard
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (WAT)
Postal code
800104
ClimateAw

Rido (Maraban Rido) is a ward and a suburb community in Chikun Local Government Area, in the City of Kaduna State in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria.[2] The postal code of the area is 800104.[3][4]

Rido is designated as Ward 9, which is one of 12 wards in the Chikun Local Government Area.[5]

Geography

The ward contains numerous polling units,[6] which indicate its internal subdivisions. Some of these include:

  1. Ungwan Maigero
  2. Kudansa
  3. Mahuta
  4. Maraban Rido
  5. Kamazau

Politics

Rido is an active polling area during elections, and recent reports from August 2025 mention early results from a federal constituency by-election within the ward.[7][8]

Security

As was In July 2021, over 100 pupils were kidnapped from a secondary school in the Chikun LGA, of which Rido is a part. Here come recently in October 2025, Rido Ward, continues to face persistent security challenges, primarily from the banditry,[9] kidnapping,[10] and street crime. While the state government and security agencies report some successes against criminal elements,[11][12] widespread voter apathy during August 2025 by-elections highlighted that many residents remain fearful due to ongoing incidents.

Notable security incidents and concern

  1. persistent banditry and kidnapping: Chikun LGA, which includes Rido Ward, has been a significant area of concern for banditry and kidnapping. This aligns with broader reports that have frequently included Maraban Rido in security updates and past incidents.
  2. Youth gang violence; In July 2025, arrests were made in Barnawa area —which includes portions of Rido—following raids on criminal hideouts. A security operative noted that these raids target "flash points known to harbour criminal elements" and have helped reduce street-level crime, such as phone snatching.

Government and community response

  1. Government acknowledgement: The Kaduna State government has acknowledged the resurgence of banditry in areas like Chikun, along with Igabi and Giwa LGAs.
  2. Security force efforts: Reports indicate active security operations in Kaduna, with forces engaged in joint trainings and intelligence-based raids. In August 2025, security measures were implemented in Chikun and other LGAs for bye-elections.
  3. Community apprehension: Despite security assurances, voter apathy during the August 2025 by-elections suggests residents remain cautious due to safety concerns. As one community leader noted, "The government may say security is fine, but ordinary people know the reality in their communities.

Demographiocs

The indigenous people of the wider Chikun LGA are the Gbagyi, though urbanization has made it a more cosmopolitan area.

References

  1. ↑ "Chidunu, Rido, Chikun, Kaduna State, Nigeria". Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  2. ↑ Okwuchi, Confidence (February 3, 2024). "Bye-election: Low Turnout of Voters in Parts of Kaduna State". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Search Result - Rido Kaduna - Nigeria Postcode". www.nigeriapostcode.com. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  4. ↑ Admin (2018-08-13). "Chikun Postal or Zip codes (Kaduna State)". Postcode. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  5. ↑ "CHIKUN LGA wards new and existing polling unit - eduweb". 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  6. ↑ "INEC- IREV". www.inecelectionresults.ng. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  7. ↑ "INEC- IREV". www.inecelectionresults.ng. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  8. ↑ Ogunseyin, Oluyemi (2025-08-16). "Kaduna By-election: APC take early lead in Chikun, Kajuru polling units". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  9. ↑ "Sani Decries Resurgence of Banditry in Kaduna – THISDAYLIVE". Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  10. ↑ Akintayo, Opeoluwani (2024-09-06). "Bandits Abduct 22 Persons In Fresh Kaduna Attack". Channels Television. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  11. ↑ "Collaboration With Security Agencies Traditional Rulers Has Made Kaduna More Stable, Secured, Says Sani – THISDAYLIVE". Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  12. ↑ Wahab, Akinbayo (2025-01-14). "Security: Kaduna Govt advocates community-based solutions". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-10-03.