They Disguised In Sunday’s Heavy Downpour To Unleash Mayhem

Sunday’s heavy downpour was the cover they needed, to unleash mayhem that left about 12 people dead.

The gunmen suspected to be herdsmen had invaded the village, in the Atyap Chiefdom of Zango-Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, when the people least expected it.

Spokesperson of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union, SOKAPU, Mr. Luka Binniyat, who confirmed the attack said:  “It is very true. They also killed another man in Atakshusho village about three kilometers from the initial scene of crime as they were retreating to make an escape.

“Recall that an ECWA Reverend was murdered just on the outskirts of Zangon Kataf town, which our people have always complained of harbouring killers, time and again.

“That will bring to 13 those killed in Atyap land, Zangon Kataf LGA. in the past 24 hours.

“As usual, no one has been apprehended. We are awaiting details of the killings, after which we shall issue a statement later today.”

Recall that an ECWA Church Pastor, Rev. Silas Yakubu Ali, had earlier been killed in the same council on Saturday.

Reports indicate that the Sunday mayhem targeted specific houses, and that  many of the villagers were still missing.

In terms of casualty, no fewer than 11 lifeless bodies had been counted.

 “They (attackers) came while it was raining and divided themselves into groups. They targeted specific houses and when done, left immediately.

“Scores of the villagers are missing at the moment. It’s impossible for one to ascertain the number of those injured and even those killed; but so far, l have counted and found 11 dead persons in different locations this morning (Monday).

“The Atyapland is left to carry its cross in the hands of the attackers who moved from one village to the another killing, maiming, burning houses and destroying crops in farmlands at will, without being arrested.

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“With the various attacks and the occupation of our forest where we cultivate farms for our survival this year, we are busy trying to save ourselves from the attackers as people are not thinking of going to farm.”