The Kaduna State government on Wednesday gave the latest details of Monday attacks on four villages in Kauru Local Government Area by suspected armed bandits.
The villages were Ungwan Magaji, Kishicho, Kigam and Kikoba for which the Kaduna State Government gave details on casualties and properties damaged during the attack.
The casualties recorded and properties destroyed in each location are presented as follows by the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan
“UNGWAN MAGAJI
Killed:
– Timothy Auta
– Dauda Gabi
– Larai Danladi
– Johnny Danladi
– Chibi Chiwo
– Monday Titus
– Altine Maza
– Dauda Bala
Houses burnt:52
Farms destroyed: 37
Also burnt: Two motorcycles, two bicycles, one generator.
KIGAM
Killed:
– Asabe Magani
– Gani James
– Adamu Kusa
– Matthew Ishaya
KIKOBA
Killed:
– Adamu Kambari
– Musa Kambari
– Monday Adamu
– Mary Adamu
– Laraba Adamu
– Asabe Musa
Injured:
– Likita Adamu
– Friday Yakubu
– Danlami Joshua
11 Houses razed, 31 farms destroyed
KISHICHO
Killed:
– John Atasha
– Sunday Rakun
– Chibi Tibeh
– Whora Bisai
– Laraba Sunday
– Lami Sunday
– Titi Audu
The figures bring the total number of those killed in the attack to 25, with three injured, 68 farms destroyed, and 63 huts burnt.
‘Governor Nasir El-Rufai conveyed his deep condolences to the families of those killed in the attack, as he prayed for the repose of the victims’ souls and wished the injured a speedy recovery. The Governor directed the State Emergency Management Agency to conduct and urgent assessment of the affected communities.
“Further developments will be communicated to the public,” the statement concludes.
Meanwhile ,troops reportedly averted an attack in Zangon Kataf LGA with one suspect arrested.
According to the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samurai Aruwa, troops of Operation Safe Haven reported to the Kaduna State Government that an attack was averted in Magamiya village of Zangon Kataf local government area .
“According to the report, gunmen invaded some fields in the village, shooting sporadically. Troops responded to a distress call, mobilized to the village and engaged the assailants, successfully repelling them.
“One of the attackers, identified as Yusuf Aliyu, was arrested by the troops and is in custody for interrogation and further investigation.
“A resident, Shedrach Yohanna was hit on his left arm by a stray bullet during the attempted attack. He is receiving treatment and is in stable condition.
“Receiving the report, Governor Nasir El-Rufai thanked the troops and commended their alertness in averting the attack promptly. He wished the injured resident a quick recovery and urged security agencies to ensure a thorough investigation”, the statement concly.