Bandits kill over 34 persons in one operation in Kaduna

Bandits had killed over 34 persons in one operation in Kaduna State early this week. After bandits invaded communities in Kaura Local Government Area, Kaduna State, on Sunday, Kaduna State Government on Tuesday disclosed that 34 persons were killed.

The Chairman of Kaura local Government Area, Matthias Siman, had on Monday said that 26 persons died.

The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in Kaduna State, Samuel Aruwan, on Tuesday decried that the bandits attacked Tsonje, Agban, Katanga and Kadarko communities in Kagoro chiefdom of Kaura Local Government on Sunday night. The commissioner disclosed that 34 dead bodies were found by security operatives during search operations in the area. he said that the 34 deaths include two military officers.

Commissioner Aruwan lamented that over 200 houses and 32 shops were burnt in the attack; adding that three vehicles and 17 motorcycles were stolen by the bandits.

Governor Nasir El-Rufai has condoled the families of the deceased, including the Military High Command.

The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in a statement indicated that the Kaduna State Government enjoined all residents to carefully observe the 24-hour curfew in force in the area. he said that the curfew was declared on the advice of security agencies to prevent the escalation of violence.

The commissioner further indicated that Security reports revealed that criminals took advantage of the chaos to wreak havoc of their own.

“A bus was attacked by a mob in Agban, and the conductor was killed. Similarly, some places of worship were torched as tension rose in Kafanchan.

“The curfew is therefore essential to urgently stem the tide of violence.

“Government is working ceaselessly with security forces to restore normalcy to the area. Deep consultations with stakeholders are also ongoing,” the commissioner said.