The Kaduna State Authorities, on Sunday, stated suspected armed bandits have killed one in Chikun native authorities space, simply as troops rescued a kidnapped boy in Kachia native authorities space of the State
This was confirmed in a press release on Sunday, issued by Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Inside Safety and Dwelling Affairs.
He stated, “safety businesses have reported {that a} 30-year-old herder, Yakubu Aruwa was killed whereas grazing his cattle between Gora and Ungwan Pa space Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna State.
“The sufferer was grazing with one other herder, one Muhammadu Sani, who escaped the assailants, whereas Yakubu Aruwa was overpowered.”
The commissioner additional defined that, “the carcasses of three cows have been recovered, with one other three reported lacking.
“In one other incident, armed bandits opened hearth on motorists in Udawa, Chikun LGA and killed a driver, Danladi Maisamari.
“Moreover, troops of Operation Thunder Strike rescued an kidnapped boy, 15-year previous Doti Haruna, one in all 4 boys kidnapped by bandits from Katambi, Kachia LGA. He was rescued by the troops throughout a patrol to Alewa village in the identical LGA.
“The rescued boy revealed that one other boy, Abdullahi Babale, was launched. Each boys have nonetheless been reunited with their households.”
“Additional reviews from safety businesses and neighborhood leaders in Kizachi village, Kauru native authorities space have revealed two further casualties from the assault reported on Friday.
“The 2 casualties are recognized as Kururuwa Ali and Aweki Ibrahim Achinge.
“This now locations the full casualty determine from the assault at 12 individuals, as towards the ten indicated in preliminary reviews.
“Additionally, a complete of 74 homes have been confirmed razed, as towards 56 initially reported.
“Receiving the reviews, Governor Nasir El-Rufai prayed for the repose of the victims’ souls, and commiserated with their households. He additionally wished the injured victims a fast restoration.
“The Governor additionally condoled the household of Yakubu Aruwa and reiterated that reprisal just isn’t a viable answer to any grievance.
“The killing of the herder, in line with safety businesses is linked to an earlier killing of a farmer, one Irmiya Godwin, who was killed by final week after working in his farm in Gora Gan basic space,” the assertion added.