Terrorists Attack Two Southern Kaduna Communities, Kill Four

Terrorists Attack Two Southern Kaduna Communities, Kill Four

  • Bandits have attacked Zango Kataf local government areas of Kaduna state, killing about four persons in the process
  • The attack on the two communities identified as Kamuru Village and Ungwan Alulu came shortly after another attack on Kaura
  • Meanwhile, other victims are currently receiving attention at a medical facility in the state according to officials of the state

In what can be described as another terrible development in Nigeria, about four people have lost their loves in another fresh attack on two communities in Zango Kataf local government area of Kaduna.

The attack came barely 24 hours after terrorists killed three people in Kaura local government area, Punch Newspaper reports.

Bandits attack Kaduna communities
Two southern Kaduna communities have been attacked by bandits. Photo credit: Nigeria Army.
Source: UGC

According to the executive chairman of Zango Kataf local government, Hon. Francis Sani (Zimbo), four people were killed while four sustained gunshot injuries and were receiving treatment at a hospital.

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He was quoted to have said:

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“I am calling on affected communities and other neighbouring villages to be vigilant while going about their normal businesses.
“We’re approaching festive period. We must remain steadfast in prayers and be watchful in order to keep our communities safe."

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Meanwhile, the Centre for African Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) says Nigerian Armed Forces have demonstrated preparedness and zeal towards a credible, transparent and violence-free elections in 2023.

The stakeholders noted that the apolitical stance of the military is reassuring and enough reason for Nigerians to celebrate the protection and perseveration of their nascent democracy.

Speaking at a press conference attended by Legit.ng on Wednesday, December 14 in Abuja, Executive Director of CALSER, Cecilia Ikechukwu, described the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Lucky Irabor as the gamechanger in the war against insurgents, bandits and other criminals. She said as a leader, the CDS understands the value of teamwork which he has entrenched since his appointment.

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We're winning the war against terrorism, says Chief of Air Staff

Recall that the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, recently declared that the Nigerian military is gradually winning the war against terrorism.

According to Air Marshal Amao, the magnanimity of President Muhammadu Buhari in providing the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) with new and modern platforms has been instrumental to the level of successes been recorded against terrorists and insurgents.

He also noted that NAF's ability to effectively operationalize their usage in the battlefield has been a determining factor in the successes recorded.

Source: Legit.ng

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