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66 persons reported killed in Kaduna pre-election violence

In less than 24 hours to the presidential elections, violence has erupted with the reported killing of Sixty-six persons in Kaduna State.

According to reports, the killing took place in eight settlements near Maro Gida village of Kajuru Local Government Area of the state on Thursday night.

The settlements affected include Ruga Bahago, Ruga Daku, Ruga Ori, Ruga Haruna, Ruga Yukka Abubakar, Ruga Duni Kadiri, Ruga Shewuka and Ruga Shuaibu Yau.

Among the victims were 22 children and 12 women while four wounded persons were said to have been rescued by security agents who were alerted of the attacks.

Those wounded are said to be receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

The Kaduna State Government while confirming the incident in a statement by Samuel Aruwan, senior special assistant to Governor Nasir El-Rufai, condemned the killings and warned all communities against instigating attacks or reprisals.

The government said security agencies have been deployed to the area, while arrests have been made.

“Security agencies today reported the recovery of 66 bodies that were killed in attacks by criminal elements on various dispersed hamlets in the Maro Gida and Iri axis of Kajuru LGA.

“Government condemns the attacks and commiserates with the families of the victims. Security agencies have been deployed to the area and arrests have been made,” the government stated.

The state government urged community, traditional and religious leaders in the area to encourage residents to avoid any reprisal attacks and to leave the matter in the hands of the security and law enforcement agencies.

“The killings are being investigated and residents are assured that indicted persons will be prosecuted.

“Residents of Kaduna State are enjoined to uphold peace and harmony, shun violence and allow the elections to be held in an atmosphere of calm,” the government said.

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Source: QED.ng

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