How gunmen invaded southern Kaduna, killed five and burnt houses

Nigeria - No fewer than five persons have been killed and many houses burnt by gunmen who invaded a village in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Thursday evening.

The Interim Management Committee Chairman of the local government, Bege Katuka, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Kafanchan that the attackers stormed the village at about 4 pm.

“Five persons were killed, while two others are still missing.

“A number of houses, including the new Police Outpost, were vandalised and burnt.

“We have urged the people to remain calm and have confidence in the security agents that have already secured the area, while investigation is ongoing,” he said.

NAN reports that the village, where the incident occurred, borders Ryom Local Government Area of Plateau.

Kaduna State Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Yakubu Sabo, who confirmed the incident, said it occurred at Kiri village bordering Plateau.

“One Daniel Monday who initially sustained injury later died while four other corpses were discovered.

“No police station was burnt although a few houses were touched,” he said.

Sabo further disclosed that the Police Area Commander in Kafanchan led a team of policemen to the affected area. “On sighting them, the hoodlums fled to a hill top near Ryom local government in Plateau State.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that they came through Plateau State, but investigation is ongoing,” he said.

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