The Kaduna state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan has said that gunmen attacked four communities in Kauru Local Government Area of the state, killing 68 people, set 63 houses ablaze, while 68 hectares of farm land were destroyed.
The killings and destruction took place in Ungwan Magaji, Kishicho, Kigam and Kikoba villages of Kauru LGA.
The Commissioner while given the details of the attack that occurred Monday/ Tuesday night further named those involved, details of casualties involved in each community.
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. ”
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He mentioned the number of people killed in KIgam village to include Asabe Magani, Gani James, Adamu Kusa and Matthew Ishaya.
Gov. Nasir El-Rufai condemned the attack in strongest terms in a statement on Tuesday.
The governor expressed sadness over the attack and condemned it as an action of depraved entities stripped of every shred of humanity.
He prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims, and sent his condolences to their families.
El-Rufai also tasked security agencies working in the area to sustain thorough investigations into the incident.
“Investigations are ongoing in the general area. Government will keep the public abreast of developments in Kauru LGA," Aruwan said.
Aruwan said the military and other security agencies are working with the governments of Kaduna and Plateau States to contain the renewed cycle of violence in Kauru LGA of Kaduna State and Bassa LGA of Plateau.
