By; FUNMI ADERINTO, Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government has sent heartfelt condolences to the Malagum and Sokwong communities in Kaura LGA over attacks by gunmen suspected to be terrorists.
According to a statement by the Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan on Monday December 19, 2022, the military and other security agencies reported that bandits attacked the locations and killed several citizens, while burning houses and other property.
“Governor Nasir el-Rufai expressed deep sadness at the report of the incident and prayed for the repose of the souls of those killed, while offering condolences to their families.
“The Governor condemned the attacks as inhuman, considering the efforts of government, security forces, the traditional institution and other critical stakeholders within the last week.
“The Governor has also directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to urgently provide relief materials to the communities,” the statement said.
It informed that an urgent security intervention is being conducted by the Defence Headquarters Operation Safe Haven, as the Commander – also the GOC 3 Division Nigerian Army – Major General Ibrahim Ali, and Sector 7 Commander, Colonel Timothy Opurum are presently in the location.
“The Kaduna State Government will make public further details on the incident as it receives feedback from the security forces,” it assured.
