Nine corpses have been recovered
after gunmen attacked Ungwan Dooh village, Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna state.
In a statement on Sunday, Samuel
Aruwan, commissioner for internal security, said many persons are feared dead
in the attack.
He added that the troops of
Operation Safe Haven also rescued 12 persons who were fleeing from the attack.
“This was reported to the Kaduna
State Government by troops of Operation Safe Haven, who responded to distress
calls and mobilized to the area,” Aruwan said.
“The assailants fled on sighting
the troops. Nine corpses have been recovered so far following a search of the
village. The deceased are identified as: Moses Dangana, Mary Dangana, Jummai
Dangana, Jerry James, Happy James, Endurance Stephen, Comfort Emmanuel, Jummai
Tanko and Mary Clement.
“One resident, Magdalene Dangoma,
sustained gunshot injuries and is receiving treatment in hospital. Two houses
were razed in the attack.
“Acting Governor Dr Hadiza
Balarabe received the reports with sadness, and condemned the recent spate of
devastating attacks in the area. She prayed for the repose of the souls of the
deceased, and sent condolences to their families.
“The Acting Governor wished the
injured resident a quick recovery, and urged security agencies to sustain diligent
investigations into the attack.”
Aruwan further noted that the
troops are still carrying out search and rescue operations and will make public
the exact number of casualties.
The southern Kaduna area of the
state has been in the eye of the storm over the incessant attacks that lead to
loss of lives and property.
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