Gunmen invade Kaduna village, kill 15

Gunmen struck again yesterday in Zangang
community of Kaura local government area of
Kaduna State, killing about 15 persons and
leaving several injured.
The police, however, said those killed by the
unknown gunmen who invaded the community
in the early hours of yesterday were 11.
Survivors of the attack said that the invaders
came to the community through two routes,
killing and injuring many while also burning
houses.
A villager, Enoch Adong, said many residents
were still missing.
According to him: “The attackers came in two
batches. One batch came through the hills side
while the other group came through the
eastern part, surrounded the community and
started shooting.
“They placed the village under siege while
using knives and guns to kill and maim the
villagers.”
During the attack, which he said took place
between 6:00am and 8:00 am, the invaders
“burnt down our houses and destroyed our
properties.”
Among the killed, he said, were Christopher
Bakwap, Benjamen Ganda, Ladi Madugu, Adam
Yakubu, Julius Barnabas, Garba Kushuwah,
Martha Musa, Michael Aboi, Gaje Lufuwai,
Kefas Yusfu, Dauda Yusu, Joshua Bikau, Andrew
Bikai, Sheying Immanuel and Gideon Adamu.
Another resident, Isuwa Jiga, said those killed
were mainly youths on the way to their farms.
He claimed that several villagers in the
community have fled their homes and are now
taking refuge in neigbouring communities.
The local government chairman, Mr. Kumai
Badu, who confirmed the attacks said about 15
people were killed and several unknown
injured.
Spokesman of the Kaduna State Police
Command, DSP Aminu Lawan, also confirmed
the attack.
He, however, said that 11 persons have been
confirmed killed by the gunmen.
Lawan said: “It is true that Zangang community
was attacked this morning by unknown
gunmen. The number of those killed is 11.
“Our men are already there. You know that
place is hilly and bushy. But they are combing
the hills, and we expect them to come out with
some results.”
Similarly, over 2000 people from Nimbia
communities along Kaduna/ Plateau border in
Jema’a local government area of the state have
fled their homes following shootings and
burning of houses by another set of gunmen.
Chairman of the Jema’a local government, Dan
Amos, appealed to the people to return to
their homes as government was committed to
rebuilding the damaged homes.
He said: “I am speaking to you here on behalf
of Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, who is
working tirelessly to ensure that peace returns.
“The security operatives were drafted here to
help curtail this situation. Please let us live in
peace and harmony because there is nothing
better than peace.
“I am assuring of security and you should
report anything suspicious to them and not
take laws into your hands.”