x

Four dead, village razed in Southern Kaduna

Four persons have been reported killed as gunmen razed Sabon Kaura village of Atyap chiefdom in Zangon Kataf council of Kaduna State.

Police spokesman Mohammed Jalige was yet to issue a statement on the development but a local source confirmed the incident, blaming it on militiamen who “virtually burnt all the houses in the village”.

“The suspected Fulani militias came in their hundreds and carried out their plan. For now four persons have been confirmed killed while many are missing. l cannot confirm those injured.”

“The entire village is in total confusion; there were only five security personnel present when the attackers invaded the area and, therefore, they could not contain them,” he said.

Hot this week

Zuma Film Festival: China Renews Commitment to Stronger Cultural Ties With Nigeria

China has renewed its pledge to strengthen cultural and...

Bishop Kukah Says No Christian Persecution in Nigeria, Cites Misuse of Data and Genocide Claims

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaBishop of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese...

Kidnapped Anglican Priest Edwin Achie Killed After Audio Plea for ₦600m Ransom

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaAn Anglican Church priest, Rev. Edwin...

North-West Security Summit: Gov. Uba Sani, Defence Minister Outline Strategies to Tackle Insecurity

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaKey stakeholders from government, defence,...

FCTA opens Guzape A11 to Boost Business , Decongest Abuja – Wike

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuThe FCT Minister Barr. Nysome Wike has...

Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Musa as Defence Minister After Intense Screening

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Chief of Defence...

Nigeria, China Set for Landmark Joint Film Projects — FG

Nigeria and China have begun work on a joint...

Nestoil: Lagos CP Dragged to Court for Alleged Contempt, Risks Imprisonment

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh...

Zuma Film Festival: China Renews Commitment to Stronger Cultural Ties With Nigeria

China has renewed its pledge to strengthen cultural and...

Nigeria Strengthens Humanitarian and Social Protection Systems with Global Partners

By Israel Adamu, JosNigeria has deepened coordination with international...

NHRC Commends Kano Speaker Falgore for Consistent Quality Legislation

By Jabiru HassanThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img