By Amos Tauna
Kaduna (Nigeria) – Four persons were allegedly shot dead, while eight others seriously injured in an attack by an unknown gunman at Nindem village of Godogodo District, Jema’a local government area of Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
Commander of Operation Safe Haven in the area (Army unit stationed in the area), Colonel Idong Ekpeyong, who confirmed this to newsmen on Saturday in Kafanchan said, the group of people were observing Christmas carol at a village square when the assailant launched the bloody attack killing four persons instantly.
According to the Commander, troops of the Operation Safe Haven responded to a distress call over the attack and conducted a rapid operation in suspected locations and apprehended a number of people who are still under interrogation.
He confirmed that the victims and survivors were conveyed by the troops to Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Hospital, Kafanchan, where the injured are receiving medical attention.
Colonel Ekpyeyong said investigation into the event was ongoing in collaboration with the Police.
He however said additional enforcement has been effected in the area to prevent likelihood of breakdown of law and order.
AFRICA PRIME NEWS reports that since killings recorded early this year, the area had been peaceful until Friday night.