Anthony Iwuoma
The southern part of Kaduna State, on Sunday, again, came under attack by gunmen around Zaman Dabo village in the Atyap Chiefdom of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, killing 11 people and burning over 30 houses.
The state‘s Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the reports by security operatives southern Kaduna, adding that 11 people were killed while others were injured.
The commissioner gave the names of the victims as Elizabeth Ayuba, Veronica Auta, Bege Daniel, Kephas Waje, Promise Jacob and Damaris istifanus, Hauwa Joshua, Dogara Gambo, Lidia Ishaya, Michael Achi and Gabriel Michael.
According to him: “Security forces have reported to the Kaduna State Government that Kurmin Masara general area of Zangon Kataf LGA was attacked in the early hours of today.
“According to the reports, troops of the Nigerian Air Force Special Forces who responded to distress calls from the area also fell into an ambush as they mobilised to the scene of the attack.
“The troops cleared the ambush and reached the general area, along with troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH).
READ ALSO: http://ECOWAS nations withdraw ambassadors in Mali, shut borders
“As of 4:30PM, 11 residents were confirmed killed, and some inflicted with gunshot injuries.
“Over thirty houses and properties were burnt in the attack.
“The injured were evacuated for treatment. Search-and-rescue operations and pursuit of the attackers are in progress on different fronts.
“The Government of Kaduna State will make public further details as soon as they are received from security forces.”
Aruwa added that the state governor, Nasir El-rufai, has expressed sadness over the latest attacks in the area.