12 dead, two injured in fresh Zangon Kataf attack

Security agencies have reported to the Kaduna State Government that 12 persons were killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in Peigyim village, near Kibori, Atyap Chiefdom of Zangon Kataf local government area of the state.

According to the report, the assailants stormed the village late on Sunday evening and killed 12 residents.

The deceased were identified as Philbia Ysuaf, Suzanna Ezekiel, Rahib Alex, Ishaku Bamaiyi and Deborah Ishaku.

Others are Tinat Bamaiyi, Zichat Kefas, Sunday Daniel, Hauwa Gabriel, Fedelia Famson, Sadia Donald and Goodness Kefas.

In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Monday, two other residents who were injured during the attack are receiving treatment.

“Receiving the report, Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed profound grief at the report of another deadly incident in the area.

“He sent his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims slain in the mindless and gruesome attack and prayed for the repose of their souls. The governor wished the injured residents a quick recovery.

“Security agencies are poised to sustain patrols in the area, as investigations into the incident progress,” the statement said.

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