Kaduna: Gunmen Kill 12, Wound Others in 2 Giwa LG Villages

Unknown Gunmen  has killed 12 persons and wounded no fewer than 8 others when they invaded two villagges, namely Kidandan and Kadai of Giwa local government area of Kaduna State between Friday and Saturday to carry out the dastard attacks.

A source from the area disclosed that, “12 people were confirmed dead while eight were injured during the attack.

According to him, “The attackers came in large number, they besieged Kidandan Friday afternoon killed three people and four wounded while on Saturday night, the gunmen killed nine at Kadai village and four were in critical condition.”

The source also quoted the District Head of Fatika, Alhaji Nuhu Lawal Umar, appealing to the State Government “to deploy additional security personnel to safeguard lives and property” of locals in the trouble communities.

When the Kaduna State Police Command spokesperson ASP Muhammad Jalige  was called severally on his mobile phone for reaction, he did not pick his calls neither did he return the missed calls as at the time of filing this report.

Meanwhile, Kaduna State Government has condoled Kadai and Kidandan communities of Giwa local government area of the state, following attacks against innocent citizens by the armed bandits.

The government, in a message of condolence issued by Mr. Samuel Aruwan Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs prayed for the repose of the souls of victims who lost their lives, and also wished those that were injured speedy recovery.

He noted that on Friday security operatives and local vigilante successfully repelled attempts by armed bandits to attack the Kidandan general area from a neighboring state.

“The operatives and local vigilante in the Friday gun duel neutralized an unspecified number of the armed bandits, while many escaped with varying degrees of bullet wounds.

“On Saturday, the armed bandits – who had lost a number of their ranks to the superior firepower of the security operatives – regrouped in the said neighbouring state and advanced towards the Kidandan general area.

“Ground troops and police were mobilized while the Nigerian Air Force deployed a fighter jet to the general area for an immediate offensive against the horde of bandits.

“The simultaneous offensives were successful as many of the bandits were neutralized and many more incurred life threatening injuries.

“It was while escaping from the superior fire power that some of the fleeing armed bandits carried out a reprisal attack on Kadai village, leading to loss of lives, and razing of houses, motorcycles and vehicles in the village, besides the victims affected in Kidandan.

“The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai after condoling the communities, praised all security personnel and volunteers involved in the operation. He described their effort as a gallant act of sacrifice and deep patriotism in view of the steadfastness exhibited by the operatives and local vigilante.

“The Governor also appealed to the security agencies to sustain the ongoing onslaught against armed bandits and other criminals engaged in nefarious activities.

“The Governor has also gotten feedback that the ongoing operation will continue, as well as deployment of troops and operatives to flash points in the counter banditry campaign”.

Similarly, the Governor has directed the Commissioner in charge of liaising with security agencies to provide him with hourly briefings on the security situation, he stated.