Kaduna State Government has
confirmed that 66 persons have been killed
in fresh violence which rocked some hamlets in Kajuru Local Government Area of
the state. A statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, Senior Special Assistant- Media
and Publicity to Governor Nasir
El-Rufai on Friday said “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. 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,” the statement
added.
According to Aruwan, the Kaduna State Government has condemned the killing of
66 persons in Kajuru LGA .
The government has equally warned all communities against instigating
attacks or reprisals. A government statement said that security agencies have
been deployed to the area, while arrests have been made.
According to Aruwan: “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 or
through the following lines: 09034000060 and 08170189999.”
