Suspected Herdsmen Kill Three In Kaduna

Reports reveal that armed men suspected to be herdsmen have killed three persons in Dogon Daji community and also stormed part of Antang Village, near Godogodo in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The council’s Acting  Chairman Humble Katuka who confirmed the raids,

He said: “Report reaching me said that two people were killed in Dogon Daji, and then they burnt two houses in Atang.

“They diverted the attention of the police and soldiers stationed in Godogodo and sneaked to these areas to wreak havoc. But, security have been beefed up and I shall personally go there later to inspect what has happened.”

A statement from acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman said: “Gallant troops of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, in a joint operation with personnel of Nigeria Police and local vigilantes have today repelled a coordinated attack by gunmen on Godogodo town of Kaduna State.

“The troops fought off the attackers and pursued them into the bush inflicting heavy casualty on them.

“The combined security team also arrested the following six suspects: Lawal Gambo, Yau Sani, Bala Amodu, Ibrahim Maikaru, Abubakar Hassan and Bashiru Isa Ciroma.

“Unfortunately, four local vigilance group members lost their lives while another nine were wounded in the course of countering the dastardly attack meant to cause more loss of lives and properties of law abiding citizens of Godogodo Town.

“The situation in Godogo Town has since returned to normalcy and efforts are ongoing to track the remaining fleeing bandits.

“We wish to reassure citizens that the effort to safeguard life and property will continue with renewed vigour until all the rampaging bandits are brought to justice.

“You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your esteemed medium,” Usman said..