BEVERLY HILLS, February 07, (THEWILL) – No fewer than 19 people were killed by bandits in two separate attacks in Kaduna on Saturday.
Many were also injured in the attacks on villages in Birnin Gwari and Kajuru Local Government areas.
A statement by the State Commissioner for internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said, ’14 people were killed on Saturday by armed bandits at Kutemeshi village in Birnin Gwari; five others at Kujeni village in Kajuru on the same day.
“While many were left with bullet wounds, some shops were looted with valuable items carted away by the attackers during the operation.
“The attackers also burnt several houses, storehouses with foodstuff, warehouses loaded with building materials, and a Church”
Aruwan further stated that some of the injured have been moved to a neighboring state closer to Kutemeshi for urgent medical attention.
He said others are in transit to an orthopaedic hospital in Kaduna, while only 14 corpses have been recovered from Kutemeshi so far.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who has been monitoring the security situation at the various locations since Saturday, has expressed sadness over the attacks.
The governor who condoled families that lost their loved ones offered prayers for the repose of their souls and a speedy recovery for the injured.
He further directed the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency to urgently provide relief materials to the affected communities.
Victims in Birni Gwari, according to the statement are: “Malan Sani Barume, Yahaya Bello, Amadu Dan Korau, Samaila Niga, Jamilu Haruna, Lawal Majiya, Dan Malam Rabo, Dauda Kafinta, Hassan Mai Makani, Bashir Haruna, Lawal Ali, Mu’azu Haruna, Mai Unguwa Sa’adu and Harisu Bako.”
The statement further listed the victims of attack in Kajaru as “Bulus Jatau, Hanatu Emmanuel, Bitrus Tuna, Yohanna Mika, and Monday Ayuba.”
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