Gunmen kill 7 in fresh attack in Kaduna

GUNMEN numbering about 50 stormed kaguru village in Birnin  Gwari local government of Kaduna state killing 7, while several others sustained injuries as a result of the attack.

Findings gathered that the attack occurred on Wednesday evening when the hoodlums stormed the village and began to open fire at the villagers.

‘As a result of the attack, 7 dead bodies were discovered while several others sustained injuries.

The injured ones it was learnt was taken to General hospital Birnin Gwari for Medical attention.

A source at the emirate who pleaded for anonymity remarked that the situation was calm as of Thursday, saying, ‘ people are now going about their activities as normalcy had returned.

Also, the police image maker, Muktar Husseini Aliyu has said the police had deployed a detachment of mobile police to the area to restore order.

Meanwhile, the Kaduna state government has condoled with the people of Kaguru community over the unfortunate attack.

A government statement released on Thursday and signed by the governor’s aide, Samuel Aruwan disclosed that the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is mobilized to provide relief materials to distressed persons and take inventory.

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The statement further stated that heads of security agencies operating in the state have held an emergency review meeting on the incidence. Security operatives are presently carrying out operations in the general area.

The Kaduna State Government wishes to extend its condolences to the entire Kaguru community. It urges vigilance and prompt reporting to appropriate authorities of suspicious movements and actions.