By Muhammed Abubakar, Reporting
No fewer than 34 persons among which are two military personnel have been confirmed dead following Sunday’s attack in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State by terrorists.
This was the report security agencies gave the Kaduna State government on Tuesday after search operations and detailed checks on the mayhem by terrorists.
Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
He said the security report showed that four locations were attacked by unidentified assailants: Tsonje, Agban, Katanga and Kadarko, all within Kagoro Chiefdom of Kaura LGA.
He said two military personnel were among the 34 killed, with local residents making up 32 casualties.
He identified 32 locals killed to include: Angelina Aboi, Godiya Iliya, Peace Iliya, Stephen Emmanuel, Patrick Pius, Gwamna Ishaya, Philip Joseph, Godwin Latong, Aba Chawai and Nancy Luka.
Others were Sophia Luka, Hosea James, Daniel Sofa, Geoffrey Ado, Bala James, Henry Dauda, Augustine Iliya, Irmiya Michael, Murna Luka, Monday Buki, Reuben Kumai and Zilien Gudak.
According to the report, Anita Dauda Kawai, Rifkatu Dauda Kawai, Titi Bawa, Jacob Yayock, Samuel Ufui, Silas Bulus, Victor Ayuka, Jummai Yunana, Sunday Tachio, Hope Luka were also among the dead.
Aruwan further disclosed that seven people were injured and are receiving treatment and they included, Ndau Abba, Mani Luka, Habila Sambo, Ibrahim Daniel, Julius Tachio, Rose Sunday and Sadunga Kamai.
He said one Mrs Abigail Joshua from Adan community, was still missing.
The commissioner further said that over 200 houses and 32 shops were burnt in the attack as well as three vehicles and 17 motorcycles.
Condemning the attack in the strongest terms, Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i expressed grief at the feedback, and sent condolences to the families of the locals killed.
He prayed for the repose of their souls as he wished the injured a quick recovery.
Aruwan quoted the governor as also condoling the Military High Command, and the families of the military personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty during the attack.
He said the governor appealed to citizens to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies as efforts were sustained to stabilize the area.
He enjoined all residents of the affected area to observe the 24-hour curfew in force in the area, as advised by security agencies who are on ground to prevent the escalation of violence.
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