Bandits Kill Two In Fresh Southern Kaduna Attack

Hamilton Nwosa
Writer

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Despite tight security arrangement in Kaduna towards checkmating incessant attacks in the state, a group of bandits have again invaded Ungwan Tails village in Zango-Kataf Local Government Area and killed at least two persons.

The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan who confirmed this to inquisitive journalists on Sunday, identified victims as Helen Lucky and Hananiah Elijah.

He, however, did not state the day the attack took place.

The Commissioner explained that “troops of Operation Safe Haven have reported an attack by unidentified persons at Ungwan Taila village, Zangon Kataf LGA, in which two residents were killed.

“According to a report to the Kaduna State Government, the troops arrived the location to find that the assailants had killed two residents: Helen Luck, Hananiah Elijah

“Receiving the report, Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed deep regret at further loss of life from such attacks in the area. He prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased, and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to their familleas.

“In the meantime, the troops will continue search-and-rescue operations in the area. Citizens will be briefed on further updates,” he said.

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