Terrorists have reportedly killed no fewer than twenty-eight people in the Southern Kaduna community.
Reports obtained by this online medium on Monday morning revealed that the assailants sacked Malagum 1 and Sokwong communities of Kagoro Chiefdom in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State last night.
Confirming the attack to newsmen on Monday (today), the Council Chairman, Hon. Mathias Siman said he is well informed of the killing of at least seven people in the Sokwong Community.
Recently, three people were reportedly killed in a separate attack in Malagum 1, Naija News understands. Speaking on the latest attack, Siman said all the houses in Sokwong Community had been completely razed down by the terrorist, adding that he is yet to confirm the killings in Malagum one.
He urged residents in the area to remain calm as security agencies were being deployed to carry out investigations in the area.
Also confirming the attack, the Speaker of Kaura Local Government Area, Hon. Atuk Stephen told newsmen that over 22 people were killed in Malagum 1, while eight were said to have been killed in Sokwong. Atuk described the killings as deadly while calling on the Federal Government and security agencies to redouble their efforts in order to curtail renewed killings in the area. “Attacks in our area have been consistent and multi dimensional with efforts of the security operatives and government not seen or felt,” he added.
