12 Killed in Fresh Kaduna attack
More than 12
people were killed when Some gunmen suspected to be herdsmen invaded Apiye Jim
Village in the Atyap Chiefdom of Zango-Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna
State on Sunday evening during a downpour.
Although
there was no official confirmation from either the state government or the
state Police command, the spokesperson of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union,
SOKAPU, Mr. Luka Binniyat, confirmed the attack to our correspondent on Monday.
Binniyat
said, “It is very true. They also killed another man in Atakshusho village
about three kilometers from the initial scene of crime as they were retreating
to make an escape.
“Recall that
an ECWA Reverend was murdered just on the outskirts of Zangon Kataf town, which
our people have always complained of harbouring killers, time and again.
“That will
bring to 13 those killed in Atyap land, Zangon Kataf LGA. in the past 24 hours.
“As usual,
no one has been apprehended. We are awaiting details of the killings, after which
we shall issue a statement later today.”
This latest
attack came less than 24 hours after the murder of an ECWA Church Pastor, Rev.
Silas Yakubu Ali, in the same council on Saturday.
The
attackers on Sunday evening were said to have targeted specific houses during
the attack.
The source,
who craved anonymity, said on Monday that many of the villagers were still
missing after the attack, but noted that, so far, no fewer than 11 lifeless
bodies had been counted following the attack.
According to
him, the attackers came in large numbers and perpetrated the act in a jiffy and
immediately escaped from the village.
He added,
“They (attackers) came while it was raining and divided themselves into groups.
They targeted specific houses and when done, left immediately.
“Scores of
the villagers are missing at the moment. It’s impossible for one to ascertain
the number of those injured and even those killed; but so far, l have counted
and found 11 dead persons in different locations this morning (Monday).
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