KDSG condemns renewed killings in Kauru, Zangon Kataf LGAs

From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna

The Kaduna State Government has condemned the renewed killings in the boundary areas of Kauru and Zangon Kataf LGAs as reported by security agencies in those locations.

The State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan  stated this in a statement made available to the media in Kaduna yesterday.

The statement stated that the Government has appealed to residents who lost their relations and loved ones to allow security forces and government manage the situation, as investigations are in progress.

The  statement further stated  that security agencies reported that unidentified persons attacked and killed a herder in the Zaman Chawai general area of Kauru LGA.

According to the report, the herder, Yusuf Mahmuda, a resident of the community, was grazing with other herders in the bushes adjoining some farms, when he was attacked and killed after an argument with some farmers over encroachment of animals. 

“ The assailants beheaded the slain herder and took his head with them as the other herders grazing in the area managed to escape with their animals.

“Subsequently, an inter-ethnic communal clash erupted during peak market hours in the Bakin Kogi Market of Kauru LGA located near its boundaries with Zangon Kataf LGA.

“One Ahmad Aliyu was killed in the violent attack, while two residents, Esther Thomas and Tanko Dakar, were injured and a vehicle was burnt.

“The situation was brought under control by troops of Operation Safe Haven who escorted buyers and sellers to safety.”