Kaduna Govt Confirms 34 killed, Several Injured As Fresh Attack Rattles State

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Kaduna Govt Confirms 34 killed, Several Injured As Fresh Attack Rattles State

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….two suspects arrested 

Thirty-four persons have been killed with several houses razed down by unknown gunmen in a fresh attack on the people of Madamai village in Kaura local  government area of Kaduna state.

The State’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan confirmed the incident. To this end, he said two suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack and are being questioned.

Aruwan said the troops mobilized to the location also came under fire but they were able to force the assailants to withdraw after intense exchange of fire.

He regretted that “some houses were set ablaze by the attackers at one end of the village, while 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 HRH Chief of Kagoro, Chief Ufuwai Bonet and the member representing Kaura Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. 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.

“The Governor received the reports with intense grief, and expressed his condemnation of the gruesome attack, which he described as an unspeakable display of wickedness, meriting the severest form of punishment.

“He sent his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, and the affected communities, as he prayed for the repose of their souls”

The Governor, he said “appealed for calm and charged security agencies to intensify their efforts in the campaign against the gratuitous killing of innocent citizens” as he further tasked security agencies to ensure urgent and precise investigations into the horrific incident.

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

“Security agencies are conducting operations in the general area, and the Government will update citizens accordingly,” Aruwan said.

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