BREAKING! Bandits kill 29 in Southern Kaduna fresh attack(Photos)

At least 29 people lost their lives in a recent assault by bandits on Rungi village located in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The attack took place on Saturday night, April 15, 2023, around 10:00 pm, only three days following the murder of eight individuals in Takjei community, also in Zangon Kataf, by bandits.

According to Samuel Aruwan, the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, the attackers set fire to multiple homes in the community and harmed several inhabitants.

The State Commissioner’s statement reads:

“The military has informed the Kaduna State Government of an attack in Runji village, Zangon Kataf LGA, in which several lives were lost on Saturday night,” the statement read.

“The preliminary report further informed the government that the attack also left some residents injured and an unspecified number of houses burnt down in the community.

“According to the report, troops had a fierce encounter with the attackers and are still in the general area.

“While waiting for a detailed report, Governor Nasir El-Rufai who received the preliminary report in the early hours of Sunday, has condemned the killings as unacceptable and unjustifiable.

“The Governor condoled the families that lost their loved ones and prayed for the repose of the victims’ souls. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

“The Kaduna State Government will update the public on the incident as soon as detailed reports are received from the security agencies.” On his part, the National President of Atyap Community Development Association, Sam Timbuwak told Channels Television that some of the bandits were equally killed by soldiers and some vigilantes who responded promptly to the area and engaged the attackers in a gun battle.