Bandits reportedly attacked Wakeh village in Kachia local government area of Kaduna state, killing six residents, and nine were injured.
One of the residents of the area who pleaded anonymity explained that the attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday, adding that some of the residents were also kidnapped.
Although Reuben Buhari, former media adviser to Late Kaduna state governor, Patrick Yakowa, who posted on his verified Facebook page, said eight residents were killed. At the same time, nine were injured. “They retired for the night, envisioning their future. Simple rural farmers with humble expectations: rest, arise, attend to their farm, and cherish life’s pleasures.”
“Tragically, while they slept, armed attackers struck, bringing their dreams to an abrupt end. Eight lives were snuffed out; nine were injured. This incident bears an unsettling similarity to previous attacks, and the victims will probably be buried in a mass grave, after which life will proceed until the next attack. May their souls rest in peace,” Buhari wrote.
When contacted, Kaduna State Police Command spokesperson Mansir Hassan said he was unaware of the incident and said, “I will get back to you,” but he had yet to confirm the attack.
Kachia local government chairman, Manzo Maigari, when contacted by our correspondent, said, “Please, I am in an intensive care unit now, let’s talk later”
Meanwhile, Kachia local government chairman Manzo Maigari, his deputy, Hussaini Abdullahi and a member representing Kachia at the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Peter Agite, visited the victims at St. Gerald Catholic Hospital, Kaduna.
Kachia chairman’s media centre in a statement posted on social media confirmed the attack, “Earlier today, the Executive Chairman of Kachia Local Government, Hon. Manzo Daniel Maigari, alongside his Vice Chairman, Hon. Hussaini Abdullahi, and the member representing Kachia at the KSHA Rt. Hon. Peter Agite visited St. Gerard Hospital to commiserate with and support the victims of the unfortunate banditry attack on Wakeh Village of Agunu Ward in the early hours of today.
“The Council officials were received by the attending medical doctor and hospital management, who briefed them on the condition of the victims currently receiving treatment.
The statement added, “Hon. Manzo Maigari expressed the Council’s deep concern over the tragic incident, assuring the victims and their families of the Council’s continued support while reaffirming the administration’s commitment to working with security agencies to enhance the safety of communities across Kachia.”
