Gunmen Claim 10 Lives, Raze Houses In Kaduna

Unknown gunmen in separate attacks have raided some communities in Zango-Kataf and Chikun Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.

The attack which happened on Sunday night left at least ten persons dead and several others injured.

Houses were razed, motorcycles stolen while bags of ginger were carted away after the attacks on the people of Kurmin Gandu village in Zango-Kataf LG.

The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the incidents in a statement on Monday.

Aruwan listed those killed at Kurmin Gandu as Ishaya Aboi, Regina Ishaya, Goodluck Dauda, Joseph Adamu and Hassan Joseph.

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He said the military and other security agencies have reported the killing of ten citizens in Zangon Kataf and Chikun Local Government Areas.

“In Zangon Kataf, Kurmin Gandu Village was attacked by armed bandits, with five persons killed, listed as Ishaya Aboi, Regina Ishaya, Goodluck Dauda, Joseph Adamu, Hassan Joseph

“In addition, 10 houses, two motorcycles and 50 bags of ginger were set ablaze. Some dry season farmers lost water pumping machines and other valuables around the Zango Urban general area.

“Some survivors of the attack are recuperating in hospital. Meanwhile, search and rescue operations are in progress, and information arising from this will be communicated to the public.

“In addition, it took the military hours to contain what would have resulted in further violence in the general area.”

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