Kaduna: 14 killed, houses razed as gunmen attack Zangon Kataf (videos)

At the least 14 individuals have been killed following an assault by suspected bandits at Ungwan Dooh Mado village, Mabushi in Atyap Chiefdom of Zangon Kataf Native Authorities Space, Kaduna State.

Some homes have been additionally razed within the assault which occurred within the on Saturday evening, August 21.

The State Commissioner of Inside Safety and House Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the assault on Sunday, stated 9 corpses have been recovered thus far following a search of the village.

“This was reported to the Kaduna State Authorities by troops of Operation Secure Haven, who responded to misery calls and mobilized to the world. The assailants fled on sighting the troops,” he acknowledged.

The deceased are recognized as, Moses Dangana, Mary Dangana, Jummai Dangana, Jerry James, Comfortable James, Endurance Stephen, Consolation Emmanuel, Jummai Tanko and Mary Clement.

One resident, Magdalene Dangoma, sustained gunshot accidents and is receiving remedy in hospital. Two homes have been razed within the assault.

The Commissioner stated the troops of Operation Secure Haven additionally rescued 12 persons who have been fleeing from the attackers.

These rescued are: Patrick Chindon, Joseph Agbon, Polymer Joseph, Amos Francis, Keziah Amos, Linda Jonathan, Asabe Jonathan, Jonathan James, Lamin Yohanna, Titi Emmanuel, Patricia Michael and Jetral Bala.

“Troops are nonetheless finishing up search and rescue operations, and can make public the precise variety of casualties,” the Commissioner stated.

He stated Performing Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe obtained the studies with unhappiness, and condemned the latest spate of devastating assaults within the space. She prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased, and despatched condolences to their households.

Balarabe wished the injured resident a fast restoration, and urged security agencies to sustain diligent investigations into the attack.

Troops are working within the space and the general public can be up to date on additional developments, the Comissioner added.

In the meantime, the stays of the victims have been laid to relaxation. Watch videos from the burial under .