KADUNA — The Sunday night attack in four locations of Tsonje, Agban, Katanga and Kadarko, all within the Kagoro Chiefdom in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna state by suspected terrorists has claimed the lives of 34 persons while 200 houses and 32 shops were burnt.
The Kaduna state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the incident on Tuesday said among those killed were two soldiers.
The commissioner said seven persons were wounded during the attacks and were currently receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital.
“Security agencies have reported to the Kaduna State Government that after search operations and detailed checks, 34 people have been confirmed dead following Sunday’s attack in Kaura LGA.
“According to the report, four locations were attacked by unidentified assailants: Tsonje, Agban, Katanga and Kadarko, all within Kagoro Chiefdom of Kaura LGA.
“Two military personnel were among the 34 killed, with local residents making up 32 casualties.
“One Mrs Abigail Joshua, from the Adan community, is currently missing.
“Furthermore, over 200 houses and 32 shops were burnt in the attack. Three vehicles and 17 motorcycles were vandalized,” Aruwan said.
The Commissioner reiterated that the 24-hour curfew imposed on Jema’a and Kaura Local Government Areas after the attack was still in force, to forestall further breakdown of law and order in the areas.
