Bandits kill 29 in fresh attack in Kaduna State
Story from Saleh INUWA, Kano
Bandits have killed at least 29 people in a fresh attack on Rungi village in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The attack took place at around 10 pm on Saturday night, April 15, 2023, just three days after bandits killed eight people at Takjei community in Zangon Kataf.
According to the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, several houses were burnt down in the community, and some residents were injured by the attackers.
“The military has informed the Kaduna State Government of an attack in Runji village, Zangon Kataf LGA, in which several lives were lost on Saturday night,” Aruwan said in a statement.
“The preliminary report further informed the government that the attack also left some residents injured and an unspecified number of houses burnt down in the community. According to the report, troops had a fierce encounter with the attackers and are still in the general area.”
Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who received the preliminary report in the early hours of Sunday, condemned the killings as unacceptable and unjustifiable.
“The Governor condoled the families that lost their loved ones and prayed for the repose of the victims’ souls. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured,” the statement said.
“The Kaduna State Government will update the public on the incident as soon as detailed reports are received from the security agencies.”
The National President of Atyap Community Development Association, Sam Timbuwak, told Channels Television that soldiers and vigilantes responded promptly to the area and engaged the attackers in a gun battle, resulting in the death of some of the bandits. He added that the casualty figure would have been higher if not for the intervention of the soldiers.
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