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How gunmen killed 10, burnt 30 houses in fresh Kaduna attack

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7 years ago

March 18, 2019

The Representative of Jema’a/Sanga House of Representatives, Hon Shehu Nicholas Garba, in a statement narrated the incident of the renewed wave of violence in a Community in Sanga Local Government Area, Kaduna State.

The lawmaker narrated: “We woke up this morning to the sad news of an attack by Gunmen on Nandu Gbok, a Community in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

“At the time of this statement, about 10 bodies have been recovered and about 30 Houses confirmed burnt down. That the latest attack is coming while we are mourning and trying to deal with the devastating massacre wrought on the Adara People has, once again, brought to the fore the plight of the indigenous people of Southern Kaduna.

“The Chairman of the Local Government Council and other Stakeholders are assessing and trying to deal with the unfortunate situation.

“My condolence to the families of the victims and the People of Sanga Local Government Area.

“I am appealing to our Communities to remain calm and not to contemplate any reprisal actions Meanwhile, I am appealing to the Security Agencies in our State to reinforce their presence in Sanga, especially, in the affected Community with the aim of stopping further attack and fishing out the Perpetrators of this heinous crime.

“I am also appealing to Sanga Local Government Council and the State Government for immediate provision of Relief Materials to the displaced Victims.

“The renewed and ferocious attacks on Communities in Southern Kaduna call for the urgent attention of the Nation and the International Community. Our Communities are helpless and are pleading that all persons of conscience should speak out.”