Cycle Of Violence Claims 5 In Kaduna

Five individuals were slain in a series of attacks in Kaduna State’s Zangon Kataf local government area. 

Following such reports from security services, the Kaduna State Government has reiterated its calls to citizens to cease the deadly cycle of violence. 

In a statement issued by Mr. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, the administration confirmed the occurrence. 

According to reports, an unidentified person killed a 10-year-old herder near Madauchi Forest in the Zangon Kataf LGA. 

While herding livestock, the youngster (identified as the son of Alhaji Dare Mato) was attacked. The young herder’s body was discovered and buried.

The boy (identified as the son of one Alhaji Dare Mato) was attacked while herding cattle. The corpse of the young herder was recovered and buried.

An attack was also reported in Kurmin Masara along Bakin Kogi in Atyap Chiefdom.

One resident, Philip Magu was killed during the attack, before the assailants were repelled by a combined team of Operation Safe Haven and Police Special Tactical Squad.

Furthermore, gunmen attacked the Jankasa general area around the Zangon Kataf/Kaura LGA boundaries. Troops also repelled the assailants, but one resident (identified simply as Haruna) was shot dead in his farm by the fleeing miscreants.

The troops also repelled an attack in Ungwan Rana in Zonzon District, after a fierce exchange of fire with bandits. One resident, Bitrus Kauna, sustained serious gunshot wounds during the attack and eventually died in hospital.

Finally, one Samson Sunday was killed by unidentified persons on his farm in Ungwan Gaiya.

Following the disturbing cycle of violence, the Kaduna State Government has appealed to all residents to embrace recourse to the law, and break the brutal cycle of killing and reprisal, to adequately support Government’s peace-building efforts in the area.