Nine Killed, 11 Injured in Attack on Kaduna Community

By Margaret Abah

No fewer than nine persons have been killed and 11 others injured following an attack on Angwan Magaji community in Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The attack, which occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, has heightened concerns over persistent insecurity in communities along the Kaduna–Plateau border.

According to the National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, Joseph Chudu Yonkpa, armed assailants stormed the community and opened fire on residents.

Yonkpa said the majority of residents in the affected community are members of the Irigwe ethnic group with ancestral ties to Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Those killed were identified as Jerry Doctor, 51; Danlami Magani, 49; Sunday Chibi, 53; Rita Abdullahi, 45; Sunday Elkan, 5; Esther Kefas, 5; Happy Friday, 6; Moses Daddy, 4; and Daddy Ibrahim, 28.

He added that 11 other residents sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment.

Confirming the incident, the National Secretary of the Irigwe Development Association, Danjuma Dickson Auta, condemned the attack and called on security agencies to investigate the incident and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

Auta expressed concern over the recurring attacks on communities in the area and urged authorities to strengthen security measures to safeguard lives and property.

He also appealed to governments at all levels to take urgent steps to prevent further violence and restore confidence among residents.

According to him, the latest attack has thrown the community into mourning and renewed calls for swift intervention to end the cycle of violence affecting the area.