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15 Killed, 5 Injured By Gunmen In Kaduna

Gunmen have killed 15 people, injured 5 persons on Monday night at Gonan Rogo village in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Although the police authorities are yet to confirm the incident, the Chairman of Kajuru Local Government, Cafra Caino told Channels Television that the gunmen stormed the village while the residents had gone to bed and started shooting sporadically at their houses.

According to him, the sound of the gunshots woke the people from sleep as they ran for safety in different directions.

He added that the assailants shot 15 of the villagers to death in the process, five others sustained numerous injuries.

Mr Caino further stated that the bodies of the deceased will be given a mass burial later today, adding that the entire community is tensed at the moment due to the attack.

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