Gunmen have killed 13 people and injured seven others in series of attacks across communities in Zangon Kataf, Kauru and Chikun local government areas of Kaduna state.
This was included in a military report submitted to the Kaduna state government by the Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), according to Kaduna state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan.
“According to the report, armed 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, armed 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.
Those killed are listed as: Esther Bulus, Maria Bulus (one-year-old daughter of Esther), Lami Bulus, Aliyu Bulus, Monday Joseph, Geje Abuba, Wakili Filibus, Yakubu Ali, Dije Waziri, Joseph Ibrahim. The injured are: Cecilia Aku, Yakubu Idi, Godiya Saleh, Moses Adamu.”
According to the commissioner, the injured are receiving treatment in an hospital.
“Furthermore, Masaka village in Chikun local government was attacked. One Duza Bamaiyi was killed, and two other persons were injured. Troops mobilised to the location eventually repel the attack.
“Similarly, armed bandits killed one Zakka Pada in Kurmin Kaduna of Chikun local government area, and left one Pada Dalle injured.
“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,” Aruwan added.