[News] Two killed, military personnel injured as gunmen attack Southern Kaduna community

Suspected Fulani militia have killed two people in Gora Bafai, Atyap Chiefdom in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

 

 

It was gathered that one military personnel and a civilian were also injured during the attack which occurred on Thursday evening, May 4, 2023, and are presently in the hospital receiving treatment.

 

The President, Atyap Community Development Association, Dr. Samuel Achie, who confirmed the incident on Friday said that the invaders attacked the military personnel keeping surveillance in the village, leading to the loss of lives.

“We are waiting to see what Brig. Gen Opurum is going to do after warning both the Atyap, the Hausa and Fulani people against carrying out an attack again. He promised to deal decisively with any group of people that carried out any attack again,” he said.

 

He explained that the Atyap people through their monarch were exploring all means for the sustenance of peace with other tribes within his domain

 

Achie said those killed would be buried, while praying for the recovery of those injured.