Unknown gunmen have killed 31 persons in an attack on communities in Kauru Local Government of Kaduna.
According to eye witnesses, the gunmen raided the four communities, Kitakum, Kigam, Ungwan Rimi, Ungwan Magaji all in Kauru Local Government Area on Sunday night as they shoot many, burned houses and farmlands.
The Kaduna government has condemned the killing in a statement signed by spokesman for the state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Mr Samuel Aruwan describing it as barbaric conduct by people who are opposed to peaceful and harmonious living by communities.
“The government sympathizes with families that lost their loved ones and properties. The Governor prays for the repose of their souls and wishes those that sustained injuries speedy recovery.
“The Kaduna State Security Council has received preliminary reports of the attacks and ordered full scale investigation in to the matter. It has taken further measures to curtail threats to peace in the area.
“However, the government has directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to provide with immediate effect relief materials to the displaced persons in the communities.’’
The Kaduna State Government, the statement added has directed the evacuation of all wounded persons for medication with immediate effect.
The people of Kaduna State are assured that the state government will continue to demonstrate practical political will to resolve conflicts and intensify its peace building process.
Dolapo is a writer and journalist who works with YNaija. He has interests in Christianity, politics and sports.
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