Bandits Kill 19, Raze Houses In Fresh Kaduna Attacks

Bandits in separate attacks have invaded two local government areas of Kaduna State, killing 19 people while scores were injured.
The two local government areas are Birnin-Gwari and Kajuru.
The attack happened last Saturday, the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the incidents, said yesterday.
He said, “On a sad note, the Kaduna State Government has received reports from security agencies of the killing of 19 citizens in Birnin Gwari and Kajuru local government areas of Kaduna Central Senatorial District.
“The citizens were killed by armed bandits at Kutemeshi village in Birnin Gwari and Kujeni village in Kajuru, where several others were left with bullet wounds.”
The commissioner listed the names of those killed at Kutemeshi village of Birnin Gwari LGA to include, Malan Sani Barume, Yahaya Bello, Amadu Dan Korau, Samaila Niga, Jamilu Haruna, Lawal Majiya, Dan Malam Rabo, Dauda Kafinta, Hassan Mai Makani, Bashir Haruna, Lawal Ali, Mu’azu Haruna and Mai Unguwa Sa’adu as well as Harisu Bako.
He also said some shops were looted with valuable items carted away.
Aruwan added, “Some of the injured have been moved to a neighbouring state closer to Kutemeshi for urgent medical attention, while others are in transit to an orthopaedic hospital in Kaduna.
“So far, only the 14 corpses have been recovered from Kutemeshi. The Kaduna State Government will provide updates on any emerging developments.”
Similarly, the commissioner said in Kujeni village of Kajuru LG, the attackers burnt several houses, storehouses with foodstuff, warehouses loaded with building materials, and a church.
He also gave the names of those killed during that attack as Bulus Jatau, Hanatu Emmanuel, Bitrus Tuna, Yohanna Mika, and Monday Ayuba.