The Kaduna State government has confirmed the killing and abduction of many residents in communities in the Igabi and Kauru local government areas of the state by suspected bandits.
The attack was confirmed during an on-the-spot assessment of Kerawa and Gwada by the commissioner overseeing the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Saturday.
While sympathising with the people of the community, Mr Aruwan said Governor Uba Sani has reiterated his call for aggressive military operations against the terrorists across the state.
“We are here on behalf of Governor Uba Sani to first of all condole with you over the lives lost in Kerawa and Sabon Birni Wards in Igabi LGA and also Kwassam, Kurera, and Kan Makama communities in Kauru LGA.
“May Almighty God grant the deceased eternal rest, and grant a speedy recovery to the injured.
“I want to assure you that we are also here for an assessment of the security situation, and as you can see, troops are presently carrying out operations in these locations, to which you have attested.
“The Governor of Kaduna State is not relenting in his efforts, and he is also working towards sustained aggressive military operations in the frontline locations and emerging fronts like Kauru LGA.”
The delegation had earnest meetings with traditional leaders, led by the Acting District Head of Sabon Birni, Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu, as well as religious and community leaders drawn from Dunki, Gwada, Bina, Maraci, Tami, Karshi, and Kerawa, where issues critical to the improvement of the security situation were discussed.
Mr Aruwan was accompanied to the affected communities by the garrison commander 1 Division,.Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Muhammad Kana, alongside other military commanders and security forces.
The team is also expected to pay a similar visit to Kajuru and Kauru local government areas.
