Security Agencies reported that some hoodlums attacked and burnt down two herders’ settlements in Zauru and Kurdan of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of the state.
Meanwhile, the report stated that death toll of the Sunday attacks in Kaura Local government has risen to 37, as three more corpses were discovered by the security agencies.
A statement issued by the State commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan on Wednesday identified the three victims as, Ibrahim Isiyaku (Danasabe), Malam Ibrahim Rilwanu and Malam Lawali Zubairu.
The Commissioner of Security however disclosed that, the Zangon- Kataf Local government Chairman Mr. Francis Sani Zimbo is already holding an emergency security meeting with traditional and community leaders of Kurdan and Zaurun to avert another violence resulting from the burning of the herders’ settlement.
According to Aruwan in the statement, “Security agencies have reported that they have discovered three corpses of some citizens killed by a mob on Monday at Kaura and Jema’a LGAs.
“The corpse picked around Kagoro roundabout has been identified as the remains of one Ibrahim Isiyaku (Danasabe) of No 143, Bauchi Street, Kafanchan.
“Two other corpses recovered at ‘Binzom’ behind the Kafanchan campus of Kaduna State University (KASU) have also been identified as the remains of Malam Ibrahim Rilwanu and Malam Lawali Zubairu, of No.5 Emir Road of Kafanchan.
“This brings the total reported death toll from Sunday’s attacks and the ensuing violence to 37.
“In a connected incident on Monday, the Fountain of Life Baptist Church, Kafanchan was attacked and its glass windows shattered.
“Furthermore on Monday, a bus belonging to the Baptist School of Health Technology, Kafanchan was attacked and vandalized. The driver of the bus, one Mr Bamaiyi, sustained cutlass injuries and is receiving treatment in a clinic.
“In another development, security agencies have reported that some hoodlums attacked and burnt down two herders’ settlements in Zauru and Kurdan in Zangon Kataf LGA.
“As of the time of this report, the Chairman of Zangon Kataf local government, Mr. Francis Sani Zimbo is holding an emergency security meeting with traditional and community leaders of Kurdan and Zauru over the incident”.
Aruwan said the Governor Nasir El- Rufa’i while Receiving the reports, expressed deep sadness, as he sent condolences to the families of the victims, and prayed for the repose of their souls, while wishing the injured driver a quick recovery.
The Governor also appealed to herders whose settlements were burnt to recourse to law and allow government and security agencies to handle the matter.
“The Governor has been receiving hourly briefs of the security situation in Kaura and Jema’a LGAs, and other locations in the state.
“Citizens are reminded to comply fully with the 24-hour curfew which remains in force in Kaura and Jema’a LGAs. This will enable security agencies work effectively towards preventing further violence.
“Search patrols by security agencies are being sustained in the area. Emerging updates will be communicated to the public”,He said.
