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By Modupe Shodeinde
Thirteen people have been killed and seven others injured, in a series of attacks across communities in Zangon Kataf, Kauru and Chikun local government areas.
The Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the report came to the Kaduna State Government from the Military under the auspices of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH).
The report stated that armed bandits attacked one Irmiya Godwin and his brother on their way back from their farm in Gora Gan village of Zangon Kataf LGA. Irmiya Godwin was killed, while his brother escaped.
Also, armed bandits attacked and killed ten persons in Kizachi village of Kauru LG, four others were injured. Fifty-six houses and 16 motorcycles were razed, with several barns also raided and burnt.
Those killed included Esther Bulus and her one-year-old daughter, Maria Bulus, Lami Bulus, Aliyu Bulus, Monday Joseph, Geje Abuba, Wakili Filibus, Yakubu Ali, Dije Waziri, Joseph Ibrahim.
Cecilia Aku, Yakubu Idi, Godiya Saleh and Moses Adamu were injured and are receiving treatment in a hospital.
Masaka village in Chikun Local Government was also attacked. One Duza Bamaiyi was killed, and two other persons were injured. Troops mobilized to the location to eventually repel the attack.
Similarly, armed bandits killed one Zakka Pada in Kurmin Kaduna of Chikun Local Government area, and left one Pada Dalle injured.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai noted the report with sadness, and prayed for the repose of the souls of the slain, while sending condolences to their families. He wished the injured citizens quick recovery.
