Hundreds of villagers gathered at Malagum and Sokwong communities, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Friday to bury victims of a militia group’s attack in the area. They were killed on Sunday.
The arrival of the truck carrying the victim’s caskets triggered an outpour of emotions as relatives and friends wept helplessly. Children, aged men, and women as well as youth, were among those whose lives were cut off in their prime by the attackers.
The gathering include relations, religious leaders, and politicians who called on the government and security agencies to stop the attacks before they are completely wiped out.
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During the funeral service, church authorities denounced the attack, maintaining that the government must do more to protect citizens.
The Catholic Bishop of Kafanchan Diocese Most Reverend Julius Kundu, in his sermon, faulted the government, saying it has failed to discharge its constitutional responsibility of protecting the lives and property of the citizens.
He, therefore, charged the people to demand justice from the government.
Sunday’s assault, which was carried out by armed men suspected to be militia herders, was undertaken in a coordinated manner on the two communities.
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Asides from the deaths, many others were injured in the attack. The assailants also burnt down several houses, farmlands, and other valuables.
The attack, which is one in a series of assaults on the area, triggered an exodus of residents from their homes to neighbouring communities. They say they are afraid of a fresh incursion by criminals.
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