27 killed in fresh herdsmen attack in southern Kaduna
A fresh herdsmen attack in Southern Kaduna has claimed 27 lives, according to The Kaduna State Government.
The Citizen reported that the victims consist mostly of Christians.
About 27 bodies have been recovered following renewed attacks by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen in Kajuru and Kachia local governments.
President Muhammadu Buhari won Kaduna in the presidential election with more than 300,000 votes.
The herdsmen were said to have stormed Maro and four other communities at about 5:30a.m, yesterday, setting many houses ablaze and attacking many of the villagers.
A source in Maro said the armed men were more than 400, and that they came to the village very early with various types of weapons.
“As I’m talking to you, many have fled their homes and are hiding in the bushes,” said one of the villagers.
A statement by the Kaduna State Government read: “The Kaduna State Government has today received the sad news of renewed attacks in Kajuru and Kachia local government areas. The government condemns this recourse to violence and calls on all communities to support the efforts to restore calm in the area.
