• Says 34 persons including two military operatives died, several others injured, scores of houses, shops burnt
Kaduna State Government said after search operations and detailed checks, 34 people have been confirmed dead following Sunday’s attack in Kaura local government area.
In a statement the state Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said Security agencies had reported that four locations Tsonje, Agban, Katanga and Kadarko, all within Kagoro Chiefdom of Kaura Local Government Area were attacked by unidentified assailants.
Aruwan said two military operatives were among the 34 persons killed, with local residents making up 32 casualties.
He listed the 32 locals killed in the attack as Angelina Aboi, Godiya Iliya, Peace Iliya, Stephen Emmanuel, Patrick Pius, Gwamna Ishaya, Philip Joseph, Godwin Latong, Aba Chawai, Nancy Luka, Sophia Luka, Hosea James, Daniel Sofa, Geoffrey Ado, Bala James, Henry Dauda, Augustine Iliya, Irmiya Michael and Murna Luka
Others are Monday Buki, Reuben Kumai, Zilien Gudak, Anita Dauda Kawai, Rifkatu Dauda Kawai, Titi Bawa, Jacob Yayock, Samuel Ufui, Silas Bulus, Victor Ayuka, Jummai Yunana, Sunday Tachio and Hope Luka
The Commissioner further stated that seven people – Ndau Abba, Mani Luka, Habila Sambo, Ibrahim Daniel, Julius Tachio, Rose Sunday and Sadunga Kamai were injured and they are receiving treatment.
He said one Mrs, Abigail Joshua from Adan community, is currently missing, while over 200 houses and 32 shops were burnt in the attack. Aruwan said three vehicles and 17 motorcycles were also vandalized.
Condemning the attack in the strongest terms, Governor Nasir el-Rufa’i expressed his griefs at the feedback, and sent condolences to the families of the locals killed.
He prayed for the repose of their souls as he wished the injured a quick recovery.
The governor also condoled with the Military High Command, and the families of the military operatives who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty during this attack.
The governor offered prayers for the repose of their souls.
Going further, the Governor appealed to citizens to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies as efforts were sustained to stabilize the area.
The Kaduna State Government enjoined all residents to carefully observe the 24-hour curfew in force in the area.
The curfew was declared on the advice of security agencies to prevent the escalation of violence.
Security reports disclosed that criminals took advantage of the chaos to wreak havoc of their own.
A bus was attacked by a mob in Agban, and the conductor was killed.
Similarly, some places of worship were torched as tension rose in Kafanchan.
“The curfew is therefore essential to urgently stem the tide of violence.
“Government is working ceaselessly with security forces to restore normalcy to the area. Deep consultations with stakeholders are also ongoing,” the Commissioner said.
The Commissioner added that further developments would be communicated to the public as they emerged.
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