▪︎56 houses, 16 motorcycles razed in Kauru
Kaduna State Government said 13 people had been killed and seven others injured in a series of attacks across communities in Zangon Kataf, Kauru and Chikun Local Government Areas.
According to the State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, this was reported to the State Government by the Military under the auspices of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH).
Aruwan said the report, revealed that bandits attacked one Irmiya Godwin and his brother as they returned from their farm in Gora Gan village of Zangon Kataf LGA.
Irmiya Godwin was killed, while his brother escaped.
In another incident, bandits attacked Kizachi village of Kauru LGA, and killed ten persons, leaving four others injured.
Fifty-six houses and 16 motorcycles were razed, with several barns also raided and burnt.
Aruwan said Esther Bulus, Maria Bulus (one-year-old daughter of Esther), Lami Bulus, Aliyu Bulus, Monday Joseph, Geje Abuba, Wakili Filibus, Yakubu Ali, Dije Waziri and Joseph Ibrahim were killed.
He added that Cecilia Aku, Yakubu Idi, Godiya Saleh and Moses Adamu were injured.
Aruwan said the injured persons were receiving treatment in hospital.
He also stated that Masaka village in Chikun Local Government was attacked and ine Duza Bamaiyi was killed, and two other persons were injured.
He said the troops mobilized to the location to eventually repel the attack.
Similarly, bandits killed one Zakka Pada in Kurmin Kaduna of Chikun local government area, and left one Pada Dalle injured.
Aruwan said Governor Nasir el-Rufai noted the report with sadness, and prayed for the repose of the souls of the slain, while sending condolences to their families.
He wished the injured citizens quick recovery.
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