Kaduna State Government on Sunday said bandits killed 19 persons in Birnin Gwari and Kajuru Local Government Areas in Central Senatorial District of the State.
Confirming the report, the State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs,
Samuel Aruwan, said the State Government received reports from security agencies of the killing of 19 citizens.
He said the citizens were killed by bandits at Kutemeshi village in Birnin Gwari and Kujeni village in Kajuru, where several others were left with bullet wounds.
Aruwan said both attacks occurred on Saturday.
He said in Kutemeshi village of Birnin Gwari LGA, Malan Sani Barume, Yahaya Bello, Amadu Dan Korau, Samaila Niga, Jamilu Haruna, Lawal Majiya, Dan Malam Rabo, Dauda Kafinta, Hassan Mai Makani, Bashir Haruna, Lawal Ali, Mu’azu Haruna, Mai Unguwa Sa’adu and Harisu Bako were killed.
The Commissioner added that some shops were also looted with valuable items carted away.
He said some of the injured had been moved to a neighboring state closer to Kutemeshi for urgent medical attention, while others were in transit to an orthopaedic hospital in Kaduna.
“So far, only the 14 corpses have been recovered from Kutemeshi. The Kaduna State Government will provide updates on any emerging developments,” Aruwan said.
He further stated that in Kujeni village of Kajuru Local Government Area, the attackers burnt several houses, storehouses with foodstuff, warehouses loaded with building materials and a Church.
He said Bulus Jatau, Hanatu Emmanuel, Bitrus Tuna, Yohanna Mika and Monday Ayuba were also killed.
Aruwan said those injured included Bulus Sambayi and Godwin Yakubu.
He said Governor Nasir el-Rufai, who has been monitoring the security situation at the locations since Saturday morning, expressed sadness over the attacks.
Aruwan said the Governor who condoled families that lost their loved ones, offered prayers for the repose of their souls and a speedy recovery for the injured.
He further directed the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency to urgently provide relief materials to the affected communities.
The Commissioner said the government and security agencies were following up on a reported attack on Sunday morning around Kikwari village of Kajuru LGA, and would also provide an update as soon as feedback was received.
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