66 people were killed in some neighborhoods in Kaduna state

 

66 people were killed in some neighborhoods in Kaduna state At least 66 people were killed in some neighborhoods near Maro Gida village in Kajuru Local Government Area of ​​Kaduna State in an attack last night. Among those who were killed were 22 children and 12 women while the security forces saved the lives of four people who were injured and are still receiving treatment at the hospital. Ruga Bahago, Ruga Daku, Ruga Ori, Ruga Haruna, Ruga Yukka Abubakar, Ruga Duni Kadiri, Ruga Shewuka and Ruga Shuaibu Yau. The Kaduna state government confirmed the attack in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the state governor, Samuel Aruwan. In the announcement, the governor condemned the attack and warned the people to take the law into their own hands. The government said it has sent security forces to the area and some people suspected of being involved in the attack have been arrested. "The state government has extended its condolences to the families of those who died. Security forces have also been sent to the town and some suspects involved in the attack have been arrested," according to the state government. "The attack is being investigated and there is no doubt that those who committed the attack will be investigated and punished. "We call on the residents of Kaduna to be safe in order to conduct elections in peace and stability," said the government