Houses, Other Properties Razed As Govt Confirms Attacks
Jibrin Miachi, (The New Diplomat’s Northern Bureau)
In what looked like a declaration of war against the people of Southern part of Kaduna state, irate bandits terorising the area had in continuation of their onslaught sent not less than 13 persons into their early graves during attacks which left several others injured, in series of attacks at the weekend.
The affected communities by the bloodbath include Zangon Kataf, Kauru and Chikun local government areas of the state.
The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan who confirmed the attacks in a statement lamented that “in one
of the attacks on Kizachi village of Kauru LGA, 56 houses, 16 motorcycles and several barns were razed”.
According to him, “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.
“This was reported to the Kaduna State Government by the Military under the auspices of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH).
“According to the report, armed bandits attacked one Irmiya Godwin and his brother as they returned from their farm in Gora Gan village of Zangon Kataf LGA. Irmiya Godwin was killed, while his brother escaped.
“In another incident, armed bandits attacked Kizachi village of Kauru LGA, and killed ten persons, leaving four others injured. Fifty-six houses and 16 motorcycles were razed, with several barns also raided and burnt.
“Those killed are listed as: Esther Bulus, Maria Bulus (one-year-old daughter of Esther), Lami Bulus, Aliyu Bulus, Monday Joseph, Geje Abuba, Wakili Filibus, Yakubu Ali, Dije Waziri and Joseph Ibrahim.
“The injured are: Cecilia Aku, Yakubu Idi, Godiya Saleh, Moses Adamu. They are receiving treatment in hospital.
“Furthermore, Masaka village in Chikun local government was 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”, Aruwan said.
