Categories: Headlines

Kaduna Attack: Two More Bodies Recovered, Death Toll Now 40

A graphical illustration of gunmen.

 

Two more bodies have been recovered following separate attacks on three villages in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State bringing the death toll to 40.

Gunmen had invaded the villages between Saturday and Sunday morning and opened fire on the innocent villagers.

The bandits also burnt several houses, vehicles, and farmlands during the attack on the three villages – Kauran Fawa, Marke and Riheya.

As of Sunday, the Kaduna State Government said the dead bodies retrieved were 38 but the Commissioner for internal security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan confirmed to Channels Television on Monday that two additional bodies were recovered.

READ ALSO: Bandits Kill Over 20 Persons, Destroy Properties In Fresh Attack On Kaduna Villages

This is even as security agencies continue with more search operations in the affected local government area.

Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the gruesome incidents in Kauran Fawa, Marke and Ruhiya of Idasu Ward of Giwa Local Government Area, saying he was really saddened by them.

Buhari in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, extended his condolences to the Kaduna State Government and the people in the affected local governments.

In addition, he also sent the nation’s condolences to the people of Zonkwa Chiefdom and the family of His Highness Nuhu Bature, the Agwam Kajju on his demise.

He prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased.

Speaking further, President Buhari affirmed that the security forces have turned the heat on the terrorists who are getting frustrated and are soft-targeting innocent citizens, looting their assets, burning their homes and killing them indiscriminately.

He also reiterated his directive to the security and intelligence chiefs to do everything they can to destroy the remaining vestiges of the terrorists.

Ignatius Igwe

Disqus Comments Loading...
Share
Published by
Ignatius Igwe
Tags: Death Toll Gunmen Kaduna

Recent Posts

  • Headlines
  • Main Stories
  • South West

Vote-Buying: Party Agents With ‘Hundreds’ Of Credit Cards Intercepted In Ogun

The CBN had redesigned the N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes, banning the use of the old notes to counter vote-buying.

21 mins ago
  • Main Stories
  • Politics

Gov Elections: Sanwo-Olu Wins Rhodes-Vivour’s Polling Unit In Lagos

421 voters were registered at the unit but only 50 were accredited.

1 hour ago
  • Local
  • North West

One Burnt To Death As Bandits Allegedly Attempt To Disrupt Elections In Katsina

The individual who was set on fire was said to be part of the bandits who came to cause confusion. 

1 hour ago
  • Headlines
  • Main Stories

Osinbajo Casts Vote In Ogun, Says Election Is Peaceful

The Vice President was accompanied by his wife, Dolapo who also cast her vote at the same polling unit.

2 hours ago
  • Headlines
  • Main Stories

Pocket Politicians’ Money, Vote Your Conscience, Buhari Tells Voters

“I am sure we are going to win, again," the President expressed optimism about his party's chances.

2 hours ago
  • Main Stories
  • North West

Katsina Residents, Candidates Cast Votes, Commend INEC And Security Agencies

In one part, the governorship candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Dr. Dikko Radda, cast…

2 hours ago