Four killed, houses destroyed by militias in Southern Kaduna

Suspected Fulani militias have allegedly killed four (4) males in the early hours of Monday in Wawarafi village in Atyap Chiefdom, Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State.

A source told newsmen that six (6) houses, including foodstuffs and other valuables were destroyed by the suspected Fulani militias.

According to the source, “The Fulani militias invaded the village in their large numbers and started shooting, killing the four males and destroyed houses and other valuables.

“We stood our ground and were able to repel them (Fulani militias); the destruction would have been more than that.”

He explained that soldiers came to the village last night but had all returned to their base.

He added, “As it is now, we are counting our losses, our brothers killed and the properties destroyed.”

The source explained that apart from the soldiers that came last night, as of the time of filing this report, no police personnel has visited the village.

He called on the government and security agencies to ensure the protection of the people against what he called agents of darkness that are out to kill and destroy.