Update: 68 People Killed, 63 Houses, Farmlands Destroyed In Kaduna Communities

Kaduna State Government has confirmed the killing of sixty-eight people in four communities of Kauru Local Government Area is the state.

The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan who gave details of the deadly attack said, unknown gunmen on Monday morning invaded Ungwan Magaji, Kishicho, Kigam and Kikoba villages at midnight of Monday.

According to Aruwan at least 68 people were killed, 63 houses set ablaze, while 68 hectares of farm land were destroyed during the attack.

He said those killed in Urgwan Magaji are: “Timothy Auta, Dauda Gabi, Larai Danladi, Johnny Danladi, Chibi Chiwo, Monday Titus, Altine Maza, Dauda Bala

“Houses burnt:52. Farms destroyed: 37. Also burnt: Two motorcycles, two bicycles, one generator.”

He mentioned the number of people killed in KIgam village to include: “Asabe Magani”Gani James”Adamu Kusa”Matthew Ishaya

Also, those killed in Kigoba are; ” Adamu Kambari, Musa Kambari, Monday Adamu, Mary Adamu, Laraba Adamu, Asabe Musa.

“Those injured are: Likita Adamu, Friday Yakubu, Danlami Joshua, while 11 houses were razed, 31 farms destroyed, ” the statement said

In Kithe shisho community, the following people were killed: “John Atasha, Sunday Rakun, Chibi TibTibethora Bisai, Laraba Sunday, Lami Sunday, Titi Audu.

Kaduna State GovGovernorallam Nasir ERufai, while reacting to the killings, condoled the families of those killed in the attack, prayed for the repose of the victims’ sousoulse also wished the injured victims quick recovery

”The Governor directed the State Emergency Management Agency to conduct an urgent assessment of the affected communities, as further developments will be communicated to the public,” The statement said.