Heavy Gunshot In Kaduna, Residents, Security Operatives Flee As Terrorists Launch Fresh Attack
Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Heavy Gunshot In Kaduna, Residents, Security Operatives Flee As Terrorists Launch Fresh Attack
Terrorists also known as bandits have launched a fresh attack on Kurmin Masara in Atyap Chiefdom, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The attack started late night on Monday, lasting for several hours as the gunmen continued to shoot sporadically till 1am on Tuesday.
Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai
The attack is coming less than 24 hours after gunmen stormed Kurmin Masara community, killed 11 persons and burnt over 30 houses and properties.
Youth leader of Atyap Chiefdom, Gabriel Joseph confirmed the attack to Daily Post on Tuesday morning.
He said after residents of Kurmin Masara deserted their community during the Sunday attack, the gunmen decided to attack Atisa, a nearby settlement of the same Kurmin Masara axis.
He said the gunmen shot freely as there were no security personnel to counter them, just as the vigilantes in the area ran for their dear lives.
Joseph, who could not confirm if anyone was killed during the attack, said foodstuff, animals were carted away by gunmen
The youth leader called on the government to take a serious action to defend and protect citizens and their properties.
The Kaduna Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, did not pick his calls nor respond to text messages sent to him.
Heavy Gunshot In Kaduna
