Military Says Kaduna Village Suffered Attack, Left Several People Dead

By Ayodele Oni

Security update from Kaduna State has disclosed that a village in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area was bombarded with attack which claimed several lives.

A report by the Military, sent to Governor Nasir El Rufai on Sunday, informed of an attack in Runji village, Zangon Kataf on Saturday night during which several lives were lost.

According to the preliminary report, the attack also left some residents injured and an unspecified number of houses burnt down in the community.

It claimed that troops had a fierce encounter with the attackers and are still in the general area.

“While waiting for a detailed report, Governor Nasir El-Rufai who received the preliminary report in the early hours of Sunday, has condemned the killings as unacceptable and unjustifiable.

The state Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said the Governor has condoled families that lost their loved ones and prayed for the repose of the victims’ souls. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

The Commissioner promised that Kaduna State Government will update the public on the incident as soon as detailed reports are received from the security agencies.