According to multiple sources, bandits have killed over 25 citizens in Southern Kaduna (Kaura Local Government Area) and burnt down houses in their wake.
Mr Mathias Siman, the Kaura Local Government Council Chairman confirmed that seven people were gruesomely killed in Sokwong Community, while 22 people were killed in the Malagum 1 community in the same Kaura LGA.
A statement issued by the commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan a few hours ago reads: “Military and other security agencies reported that bandits attacked the locations and killed several citizens while burning houses and other properties.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed deep sadness at the report of the incident and prayed for the repose of the souls of those killed while offering condolences to their families.
“The Governor condemned the attacks as inhuman, considering the efforts of government, security forces, the traditional institution and other critical stakeholders within the last week.
“The Governor has also directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to urgently provide relief materials to the communities.
“An urgent security intervention is being conducted by the Defence Headquarters Operation Safe Haven, as the Commander – also the GOC 3 Division Nigerian Army – Major General Ibrahim Ali, and Sector 7 Commander, Colonel Timothy Opurum are presently in the location.
“The Kaduna State Government will make public further details on the incident as it receives feedback from the security forces, it said.
To this end, the statement declared,” Kaduna State Government has sent heartfelt condolences to the Malagum and Sokwong communities in Kaura local government areas of the state,” he concluded.
