JUST IN: 42 killed, hundreds of houses burnt as suspected gunmen invade 12 villages

No fewer than 42 persons were killed following a deadly attack by several armed bandits on 12 different villages on Friday, July 15, in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, says the Atyap Community Development Association (ACDA).

According to the Atyap community, the bandits who were so many, went berserk, destroying a lot of houses in their path. It was learnt that the bandits burnt down a total of 338 houses, and injured 8 persons. They also alleged that foods and barns were looted during the attack that occurred on Friday.

Addressing newsmen in Kaduna on Saturday, the President ACDA, Samuel T. Achie said, “In all the attacks in the 12 different villages as at today 15th July 2021, a total of 42 people were killed and 338 houses burnt with 7 people wounded.”

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“Several other valuables were not left out as 8 cars, 13 motorcycles, generators, food and domestic items were either looted or consumed by fire.”

He said that the attacks were not just a mere coincidence, adding that the bandits had plans to wipe out the entirely community.

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“The whole situation looks like the Fulani Militia wants to grab and occupy our land, the Atyap people are law abiding citizens that have been loyal to all successive governments to date and wonder why they should be left alone to carry their cross now, “he said.

He lamented that the villagers were defenceless and were up against a more ruthless militia group, he added that the onslaught lasted for about 3 hours, with no security operatives coming to their rescue.

He appealed to the Kaduna state and the federal government to come to their aid by providing more security operative, humanitarian relief materials and a peaceful atmosphere for villagers.