28 persons killed, several houses set on fire in fresh gunmen attack
Gunmen on Sunday night launched an attack in Malagum 1 and Sokwong communities in Gworok Chiefdom of Kaura Local Government Area in Kaduna state, living about 28 people dead and many injured.
According to the Daily Trust, the Council Secretary of Kaura LGA, Hon. Raymond Ibrahim, who confirmed the incident, said that the gunmen first attacked the Sakwong community around 11:58 pm where they killed 9 people and burnt down houses and properties.
“We went to the scene this morning and we saw nine corpses with our eyes. From there we went to Malagum 1 where we confirmed from genuine sources that 19 people were also killed there,” he said.
He said the attack is coming barely five days after an attack was launched in Malagum 1 where four people were killed. While urging the residents in the area to stay calm, Hon. Ibrahim called on the government to come to the aid of their people as many of them have rendered homeless.
As of press time, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Muhammed Jalige was yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
