Kajuru Castle
In this article we will explore the fascinating world of Kajuru Castle, a topic that has captured the attention of people of all ages and from various parts of the world. In order to fully understand this phenomenon, we will delve into its history, origin and evolution over time. In addition, we will analyze its impact on society and how it has influenced different aspects of our daily lives. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we will examine the most relevant aspects related to Kajuru Castle, from its cultural manifestations to its importance in the scientific field, with the aim of providing a comprehensive vision of this exciting topic.
Kajuru Castle is a luxury villa, built between the years 1981 and 1989, at Kajuru (Ajure) village in southern Kaduna State, Nigeria. It was built by a German expatriate in Nigeria, living in Kaduna at the time.
The castle is located at about 45 km from Kaduna on a mountaintop in Kajuru (Ajure) village, Kaduna State. Built with 1 meter thick granite stone in a fanciful medieval-inspired Romanesque style, it is adorned with turrets, an armory and a dungeon.
The castle is privately owned, and has the capacity to host 150 guests.
Architecture
The castle is often described as an African version of the Bavarian Castle in a grand 19th-century Romanesque revival style. It has a baronial styled hall, coupled with dungeons and towers lined with crenellated walls. The castle also has a big “knight’s hall” and a landlord (masters) residence and several other rooms over its three floors.
Incident
On 19 April 2019, unidentified terrorists armed with heavy weapons broke into the castle, killing two people, a British communication specialist and a Nigerian assistant for NGO company Mercy Corps. The unidentified terrorists also kidnapped three others.
Later on, the kidnapped hostages were released after an intervention by the Nigerian police.
See also
References
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