Many Feared Dead In Fresh Kaduna Attack

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Friday, September 17th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bandits have killed many in Kaduna after they attack 10 communities in the state.

The state’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this in a statement on Friday as he stated that that numerous residents lost their lives.

According to the statement, one Shuaibu Mati was shot to death during an invasion of a herder’s settlement in Rugan Mati in Giwa local government area of the state, and one Samaila Mai Yankan Katako was killed in his residence in Tudun Amada Wazata in Kadage, also in Giwa.

The state government is yet to get accurate report on casualties of other attacks that happened, but confirmed that residents of eight other communities were killed.

The communities listed are Sabon Yelwa and Ungwan Alhassa in Igabi LGA, Kwama in Giwa LGA, and Sabon Zawan in Sanga LGA.

Others affected include Kasarami and Ungwan Yashi in Chikun LGA, and Ungwan Bare Bare and Chiki da Palo in Birnin Gwari LGA.

“Precise situation reports are still being compiled on these incidences.

“Meanwhile, security agencies continue to work in the general areas,” Aruwan said.