By Suleiman Anyalewechi
No fewer than seven persons were reportedly killed by suspected banditry elements following attacks on two Churches in Ariko Community ,Kachia Local Council of Kaduna State.
The attackers who struck in the early hours of Easter Sunday, also, abducted several worshipers at First ECWA Church ,and St. Augustine Catholic Church in the area.
According to Mark Barwa ,a serving Councilor representing the area at the Kachia Local Government Area, the terrorists stormed the affected worship centres and began to shoot indiscriminately.
“I am on my way to the community to ascertain the exact number of casualties. Some are claiming seven persons killed while others are claiming eight.
“I will provide and update once the details are confirmed.
“The attackers came in their numbers. They surrounded the area ,and began to shoot sporadically at worshipers.
“Some people were killed, while several others were taken away”, Bawa stated.
He emphasized that the poor telecommunication network in the area may have enabled the hoodlums to operate unhindered .
According to locals, the attackers operated for several hours without any resistance or intervention from any quarters.
As at the time of reporting, neither the Kaduna State Government nor security agencies has officially reacted to the unfortunate development.
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