Bandits launched a fresh attack on Unguwan Dooh village in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing at least 9 persons and injuring one.
According to a statement released by the state’s commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the attack was reported to the state government by troops of Operation Safe Haven on Sunday.
Aruwan said the troops had responded to distress calls and mobilized to the area, but the assailants fled on sighting the troops. He confirmed that 9 corpses had been recovered so far following a search of the village.
The commissioner said the troops of Operation Safe Haven also rescued 12 persons who were fleeing from the attackers.
Aruwan said, “The assailants fled on sighting the troops. Nine corpses have been recovered so far following a search of the village. The deceased are identified as:
Moses Dangana, Mary Dangana, Jummai Dangana, Jerry James, Happy James, Endurance Stephen, Comfort Emmanuel, Jummai Tanko, Mary Clement.
“One resident, Magdalene Dangoma, sustained gunshot injuries and is receiving treatment in hospital. Two houses were razed in the attack.
“The troops of Operation Safe Haven also rescued 12 persons who were fleeing from the attackers. Those rescued are, Patrick Chindon, Joseph Agbon, Polymer Joseph, Amos Francis, Keziah Amos, Linda Jonathan, Asabe Jonathan, Jonathan James, Lamin Yohanna, Titi Emmanuel, Patricia Michael, Jetral Bala.”
He added that troops are still carrying out search and rescue operations, and will make public the exact number of casualties.
“Acting Governor Dr Hadiza Balarabe received the reports with sadness and condemned the recent spate of devastating attacks in the area. She prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and sent condolences to their families. The Acting Governor wished the injured resident a quick recovery and urged security agencies to sustain diligent investigations into the attack.
“Troops are working in the area and the public will be updated on further developments.”