BY Joseph Edegbo :
The Kaduna State Government has said that Kurmin Masara general area of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area was attacked in the early hours of Sunday by unknown gunmen.
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According to the reports made a available to the government by security forces, “troops of the Nigerian Air Force Special Forces who responded to distress calls from the area also fell into an ambush as they mobilized to the scene of the attack.
“The troops cleared the ambush and reached the general area, along with troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH).
“As of 4:30PM, eleven residents were confirmed killed, and some inflicted with gunshot injuries.
“The victims confirmed killed are listed as follows:
– Elizabeth Ayuba
– Veronica Auta
– Bege Daniel
– Kephas Waje
– Promise Jacob
– Damaris istifanus
– Hauwa Joshua
– Dogara Gambo
– Lidia Ishaya
– Michael Achi
– Gabriel Michael
Over thirty houses and properties were burnt in the attack.
A statement by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan said the injured were evacuated for treatment while search-and-rescue operations and pursuit of the attackers were in progress on different fronts.
“The Government of Kaduna State will make public further details as soon as they are received from security forces.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i, who has been in touch with the security forces and is receiving hourly briefings, expressed sadness at this report of the latest in a series of attacks in the area.
“He prayed for the repose of all those killed and conveyed his condolences to their families. He further wished the injured a speedy recovery”, the statement concludes.
