The Kaduna State Government has confirmed an attack by armed bandits at the Maranatha Baptist Church and St. Moses Catholic Church in Rubu village, Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) in the state.
Confirming the attack, the state Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, via the official Facebook page of the ministry, said three persons were killed in the attack.
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Other areas attacked by the bandits were Ungwan Fada, Ungwan Turawa and Ungwan Makama.
“The bandits stormed the villages on motorcycles, beginning from Ungwan Fada, and moving into Ungwan Turawa, before Ungwan Makama and then Rubu, “he stated.
“Three locals have been confirmed killed in the attacks. They are identified as follows: Peter Madaki (Ward head of Ungwan Fada); Elisha Ezekiel (Resident of Ungwan Fada) and Ali Zamani (Youth leader of Rubu).
“Two persons were left injured in the attacks: one Aniro Mai, and a yet-unidentified woman. An unspecified number of locals were also kidnapped, according to the received reports. The bandits looted shops and carted away some valuables from the villages.”
“The Acting Governor Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, expressed deep sadness, and condemned the attack in the strongest terms. She sent her sincere condolences to the families of the deceased victims, as she prayed for the repose of their souls.
“The Acting Governor also commiserated with the attacked churches, and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
“Security patrols are being conducted in the general area as investigations proceeed.
“Citizens will be briefed on emerging developments.”
The Kaduna attack is coming two weeks after an attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State on June 5, 2022 where 40 worshipers were reportedly killed in the attack.
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