Terrorists have killed 15 people in fresh attacks on Kaduna communities.
Eko Hot Blog reports that 15 people died as a result of bandit attacks in Giwa, Birnin Gwari and Kajuru local government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State.
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The state government made the disclosure in a security update issued by Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Friday.
“On a sad note, the Kaduna State Government has sent its deepest commiserations to families of several victims who were killed in attacks by bandits in Giwa, Birnin Gwari and Kajuru local government areas,” the statement reads.
The government said security agencies informed it that bandits attacked Rafin Sarki in Giwa LGA, with 11 locals confirmed killed. They are identified as Abdullahi Musa, Adamu Musa, Aminu Nasiru, Adamu Ibrahim, Yau Usman Ladan, Yunusa Saidu, Salisu Abdulrahman, Fati Usman, Yakubu Ya’u, and Marwanu Ibrahim. One victim was unidentified.
Similar briefings revealed that Cibiya and Karamai communities in Kufana, Kajuru LGA were attacked by bandits and two people, Idon Bonos and Aston Namaskar, were killed, the statement said.
It noted that several persons were left injured.
Similarly, bandits killed two people in Damari, Birnin Gwari LGA.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed deep sadness at these reports, and sent his heartfelt sympathy to the families of the slain victims, while praying for the repose of their souls. The Governor also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured,” the Kaduna government said.
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“The Government is engaging the security forces on these developments and other fronts.”
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