March 25, (THEWILL) – At least 30 persons have been confirmed killed and several others kidnapped after gunmen suspected to be bandits raided nine villages in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Spokesperson of Kaduna Police Command, Mohammed Jalige, who confirmed the incident on Friday, said the command is awaiting a detailed report of the attack.
“We are waiting for the full details of the incident from the Divisional Police Officer, Giwa and the Area Commander Zaria”, he said.
But a member of a vigilante group in one of the affected villages said the bandits invaded on Thursday night and unleashed mayhem on the peasants.
“The bandits, who attacked the villages, killed 30 people, burnt houses and vehicles and went away with over 100 cows. The affected villages are Dillalai, Zango Tama, Kaya, Barebari, Anguwan Bakko, Gidan, Alhajin Kida, Kadanya and Durumi and others.
“Dillalai was worst affected by the attack, as 15 people were killed, five commercial trucks and five houses were burnt.
“The bandits also burnt a church at Zangon Tama.
“Some of the victims, who sustained major gunshot injuries were receiving treatment in a medical facility”, he said.
