Three herders killed in reprisal attack on Kaduna community

Three herders have been reportedly killed in a reprisal assault by gunmen who stormed Ribok, Tsoriyang and Kankada areas of Zangon Kataf LGA, Kaduna state.

Safety companies stated the assault on Sunday August 22, was in retaliation to the sooner assault in Ungwan Dooh (Mado) space on Saturday night time.

One automotive, three homes, and eight herders’ huts have been burnt, whereas scores of herders have been evacuated to security by a mixed staff of army and police personnel.

Samuel Aruwan, commissioner for inside safety disclosed that the gunmen focused the residence of 1 Ardo Tanko Usman, the place three occupants have been killed. The deceased have been recognized as Bayero Wake, Isah Usman and Abu Usman.

Aruwan stated;

“4 residents have been injured. They’re Ambo Jamo, Sule Ambo, Muazu Ori and Ibrahim Mohammed.

“One automotive, three homes and eight herders’ huts have been burnt and destroyed. The army and police arrived the scene and evacuated scores of herders to security.

“Search and rescue operations are in progress and residents shall be up to date on additional developments.

“Appearing Governor Dr Hadiza Balarabe acquired the report with sadness, and decried the spiral of killings and reprisals within the space. She prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and despatched condolences to their households. She additionally wished the injured victims a fast restoration.”

Appearing Governor of the state, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, appealed for calm and urged residents of Zango Kataf to desist from killings, whereas security agencies keep on with investigations.

She prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and despatched condolences to their households whereas additionally wishing the injured victims a fast restoration.