No fewer than 66 persons have
been killed in a fresh outbreak of violence in Kajuru local government area of
Kaduna state.
The killings reportedly took
place in eight settlements across the local government area. Women and children
were listed among the victims.
In a statement, the Kaduna state
government condemned the killings, warning communities against instigating
attacks or reprisals.
“Security agencies today reported
the recovery of 66 bodies that were killed in attacks by criminal elements on
various dispersed hamlets in the Maro Gida and Iri axis of Kajuru LGA,” read a
statement issued by Sam Aruwan, spokesman of the governor.
“The settlements affected include
Ruga Bahago, Ruga Daku, Ruga Ori, Ruga Haruna, Ruga Yukka Abubakar, Ruga Duni
Kadiri, Ruga Shewuka and Ruga Shuaibu Yau.
“Among the victims were 22
children and 12 women. Four wounded persons rescued by the security agencies
are now receiving medical attention.
“Government condemns the attacks
and commiserates with the families of the victims. Security agencies have been
deployed to the area and arrests have been made. Government urges community,
traditional and religious leaders in the area to encourage residents to avoid
any reprisal attacks and to leave the matter in the hands of the security and
law enforcement agencies. The killings are being investigated and residents are
assured that indicted persons will be prosecuted.
“Residents of Kaduna State are
enjoined to uphold peace and harmony, shun violence and allow the elections to
be held in an atmosphere of calm. Any suspicious activity should be reported to
the security agencies in person.”
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