▪︎One person injured in Jema’a LGA.
▪︎ Corpse discovered in Zangon Kataf LGA
Kaduna State Government, on Sunday, said bandits attacked Katarma village in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing five persons and injurIng one other.
Confirming the report, the State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs,
Samuel Aruwan, said security agencies’ report identified those killed as Samson Danladi, Luka Gajere, Amos Ali, Titus Baba and Damali Musa.
He said one person injured was receiving treatment in a neighbouring state.
In another incident, troops under the auspices of “Operation Safe Haven” reported a clash between some youths in Atuku village, Jema’a Local Government Area.
Aruwan said during the clash, one Afiniki Thomas was attacked by two youths, and sustained a deep gash to the forehead.
He said one of the assailants, Sani Safiyanu, was arrested for profiling and investigation and the injured victim was rushed to hospital for treatment.
Also troops of “Operation Safe Haven”, while on patrol, discovered the decomposing corpse of one Paul Simon, a resident of Yagbak village in Zangon Kataf LGA.
The deceased was reported missing on 24th March 2021.
The corpse has since been buried.
Receiving the reports, Governor Nasir el-Rufai prayed for the repose of the souks of those slain, and sent condolences to their families, while wishing the injured a quick recovery.
The governor also tasked security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the clash in Atulu village in Jema’a local government area.
Aruwan said investigations into the incident were in progress.
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