Unknown gunmen are said to have killed 32 people in Kajuru LGA, Kaduna state, in an attack on four communities.
The tragedy happened on Sunday, according to Awemi Maisamari, president of Adara Development Association (ADA), and the victims’ bodies were discovered in the bushes on Wednesday.
Ungwan Gamu, Dogon Noma, Ungwan Sarki, and Maikori are among the communities that have been attacked, according to him.
“The attack began around 12 p.m. on Sunday and continued unabated until around 6 p.m.,” Maisamari said.
“Each motorcycle carried people armed with AK-47. When they came, the villagers mobilised to repel them at Maikori village, but they couldn’t withstand their fire power.
“There was no way poor villagers could face the terrorists who were well armed.
“Many people are still missing and some of them are believed to have been abducted by the assailants.
“So far, no contacts have been made. The attack has caused serious panic, leading to the displacement of thousands of people in the area.
“Most of the displaced persons, especially women and children, are still relocating to places like Katul crossing, Kachia, Idon and Maraban Kajuru.
“The attack has compounded the already very bad humanitarian situation in Kajuru LGA because Kutura station and other neighbouring villages were similarly destroyed and displaced on April 8, 2022.
“We are calling on government and other people of conscience to come to the aid of our displaced and dehumanised people.”
Meanwhile, attempts to contact Mohammed Jalige, the Kaduna police spokesman, were unsuccessful since he did not respond to calls or messages.
Three individuals were slain and nine others were abducted in a raid on Tokace hamlet in Chikun LGA of the state a few weeks ago.
