Three herders have been reportedly killed in a reprisal
attack by gunmen who stormed Ribok, Tsoriyang and Kankada areas of Zangon Kataf
LGA, Kaduna state.
In a statement on Sunday, Samuel Aruwan, commissioner for
internal security, said the attack was a reprisal of the killing in Ungwan Dooh
village of the LGA.
He said the gunmen targeted the residence of one Ardo Tanko
Usman, where three occupants were killed.
The deceased were identified as Bayero Wake, Isah Usman and
Abu Usman.
“Four residents were
injured. They are Ambo Jamo, Sule Ambo, Muazu Ori and Ibrahim Mohammed,” Aruwan
said.
“One car, three houses and eight herders’ huts were burnt
and destroyed. The military and police arrived the scene and evacuated scores
of herders to safety.
“Search and rescue operations are in progress and citizens
will be updated on further developments.
“Acting Governor Dr
Hadiza Balarabe received the report with sadness, and decried the spiral of
killings and reprisals in the area. She prayed for the repose of the souls of
the deceased and sent condolences to their families. She also wished the
injured victims a quick recovery.”
The commissioner said the state government has appealed for
calm and urged residents to desist from reprisal killings while security
agencies carry on investigations.
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