Kaduna State was the theatre of bloodshed yesterday as heavily-armed brigands killed 13 persons, injured seven and burnt 56 houses and 16 motorcycles.
The attacks were carried out in Zangon Kataf, Kauru and Chikun local government areas of the state.
The commissioner for internal security and homeland affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the ugly development in a statement, said the information was based on an operational feedback to the state government by the security forces in the state.
He said the bandits killed one Irmiya Godwin who was returning from the farm in Gora Gan village of Zangon Kataf local government area while his brother escaped.
“In another incident, armed bandits attacked Kizachi village of Kauru LGA, and killed 10 persons, leaving four others injured. Fifty-six houses and 16 motorcycles were razed, with several barns also raided and burnt,” he added.
He listed those killed as Esther Bulus, Maria Bulus (Esther’s one year-old daughter) Lami Bulus, Aliyu Bulus, Monday Joseph, Geje Abuba Wakili Filibus, Yakubu Ali. Dije Waziri and Joseph Ibrahim
The injured included Cecilia Aku, Yakubu Idi, Godiya Saleh, and Moses Adamu.
Aruwan said the injured were receiving treatment in hospitals.
He further said there was an attack on Masaka village in Chikun local government area where one Duza Bamaiyi was killed, and two other persons injured.
The statement further said in Kurmin village, Chikun local government area, blood-thirsty bandits killed one Zakka Pada and injured one Pada Dalle during the attack.
“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.
