KDSG condemns killing of 66 persons in Kajuru LGA, warns against reprisals

News Agency Of Nigeria

February 15, 2019 6:39 PM

The Kaduna State Government has condemned the killing of 66 persons in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state and warned all communities against instigating attacks or reprisals.

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Eufai [The Whistler]

A government statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, media aide to Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai on Friday in Kaduna, said that security agencies have been deployed to the area, while arrests have been made.

Security agencies today reported the recovery of 66 bodies that were killed in attacks by criminal elements on various dispersed hamlets in the Maro Gida and Iri axis of Kajuru LGA.

Nasir El Rufai is determined to win the governorship poll in Kaduna state despite a low support from Christians. [iReporter Online] Nasir El Rufai is determined to win the governorship poll in Kaduna state despite a low support from Christians. [iReporter Online] Pulse Nigeria

The settlements affected include Ruga Bahago, Ruga Daku, Ruga Ori, Ruga Haruna, Ruga Yukka Abubakar, Ruga Duni Kadiri, Ruga Shewuka and Ruga Shuaibu Yau.

Among the victims were 22 children and 12 women. Four wounded persons rescued by the security agencies are now receiving medical attention.

Government condemns the attacks and commiserates with the families of the victims. Security agencies have been deployed to the area and arrests have been made.

Government urges community, traditional and religious leaders in the area to encourage residents to avoid any reprisal attacks and to leave the matter in the hands of the security and law enforcement agencies.

Nasir El-Rufai has been criticized for poor performance since becoming the governor of Kaduna State in May 2015. - The Whistler NG Nasir El-Rufai has been criticized for poor performance since becoming the governor of Kaduna State in May 2015. - The Whistler NG Pulse Nigeria

The killings are being investigated and residents are assured that indicted persons will be prosecuted.

Residents of Kaduna State are enjoined to uphold peace and harmony, shun violence and allow the elections to be held in an atmosphere of calm.

According to the statement, any suspicious activity should be reported to the security agencies in person or through the following lines: 09034000060 and 08170189999. (NAN)

News Agency Of Nigeria