At least seven people, including children were killed and eight others injured in an overnight attack on Angwan Rimi community in Kamaru ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
According to community sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred late Sunday when suspected armed herders stormed the village, unleashing violence on residents. Victims included children as young as one year old.
Those confirmed dead were identified as Jacob Zaka, 12; Felicia Francis, 30; Magret Mathias, 5; Veronica Paul, 25; Delight Paul, 1; Confidence Yakubu, 15; and Sati Markus, 9.
The injured were named as Mathew Sunday, 14; Jethro Istafanus, 7; Jackson Istafanus, 5; Emmanuel Morris, 14; Agatha Sylvester, 9; Joy Markus, 9; Devine Paul, 6 months; and Mary Ishaya, 12. They are currently receiving treatment at nearby health facilities.
Residents condemned the killings as “wicked and inhuman,” urging security agencies to act swiftly to safeguard vulnerable.. . Continue..Reading. .