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El-Rufai reacts as 34 killed in Kaura, 8 in Zangon Kataf

Kaduna State Government has been informed by security agencies of the killing of 34 citizens in an attack in Kaura local government area of the state.

The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs Samuel Aruwan, who disclosed this in a statement, said the reports, indicated that unidentified gunmen attacked Madamai village in Kaura local government.

The troops mobilized to the location and also came under fire, before forcing the assailants to withdraw after an intense exchange.

Some houses were set ablaze by the attackers at one end of the village. The troops put out the fire at three of the burning houses, and rescued six locals from the infernos.

As of the time of this update, 34 residents have been confirmed dead following the attack.

Seven others sustained injuries, and were rushed to a hospital in Plateau State.

Governor El-Rufai has stated that the Kaduna State Government will bear the full cost of injured victims’ treatment.

Furthermore, Governor El-Rufai was briefed by security agencies on the roles played by his Chief of Kagoro, Chief Ufuwai Bonet and the member representing Kaura Federal Constituency, Gideon Gwani in dousing the tension and preventing a breakdown of law and order following the unfortunate incident. The Governor commended their efforts and sterling leadership.

The Governor ordered an urgent assessment of the area by the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency, towards the provision of succor to the affected households.

While condeming the attack, the governor sent his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, and the affected communities, as he prayed for the repose of their souls.

At this time, two suspects are being questioned in connection with the attack.

8 killed in reprisal in Zangon Kataf LGA.

Similarly, the Kaduna State Government has received reports from security agencies of an attack by unidentified persons in Kacecere village, Zangon Kataf LGA, which has resulted in the deaths of some citizens.

According to the reports, this attack was in reprisal to earlier attacks in Jankasa village, Zangon Kataf LGA where one Mr. Yakubu Danjuma was killed, and also in Madamai in Kaura LGA where 34 persons were killed.

The attacks in these two locations, security agencies reported, led to the reprisal by unidentified assailants on Kacecere community which has left eight dead, six persons injured and several houses razed.

Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed deep sadness at the reports and offered his condolences to the families of the deceased, as he prayed for the repose of their souls.

The Governor appealed for recourse to the law and urged communities to eschew reprisals and similar violent actions. He also tasked security agencies to conduct thorough investigations into the incident.

As of the time of this update, troops and police personnel are working in the locations and the public will be briefed after official reports are received.

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