Death toll in Kaduna village attack hits 45

Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna.

The death of the Saturday afternoon raid by suspected bandits at Gwaska in Birnin-Gwair Local Government Area of Kaduna State has risen from 27 to 45 on Sunday.

The Birnin-Gwari Vanguards for Security and Good Governance said no fewer than 45 bodies were recovered by vigilantes and volunteers with the assistance of soldiers on Sunday afternoon.

Meanwhile,  the Kaduna State Government confirmed the attack on the Gwaska Village.

While condemning the incessant attacks on the people of Birnin-Gwari, the state governor, Mallam Nadir el-Rufai said that a Battalion of the Nigerian Army would be put permanently in the area to the check the killings.

El-Rufai condoled with the people of the Birnin-Gwari Emirate Council, following fatal attacks on the people of the area.

According to the governor who spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Samuel Aruwan on Sunday said to contain the situation, the government said that the military would be stationing a permanent Army battalion in Birnin-Gwari.

In the statement, the Governor expressed concern over the incessant banditry and has been engaging the Federal Government on the matter.

He directed the State Emergency Management Agency to provide relief materials with immediate effect to the affected communities.

“The Kaduna State Government has received with sadness reports of the murder of our citizens by armed bandits in Birnin Gwari. The government has sent a message of condolence to the people of Birnin Gwari Emirate.

“Kaduna State Government is deeply committed to overcoming the unfortunate criminality and banditry being carried out against innocent citizens in Birnin Gwari local government.

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