Nine persons have been killed by yet-to-be-identified persons in Ungwan Dooh (Mado) village of Zangon Kataf council.
Also, three herders were reported killed in an another attack by unidentified persons, who stormed Ribok, Tsoriyang and Kankada general area of Zangon Kataf LGA.
The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said many persons were feared dead with one person injured following the attack.
Aruwan said the troops of Operation Safe Haven, who responded to distress calls, reported the assailants fled on sighting the troops.
According to him: “Nine corpses have been recovered so far following a search of the village. The deceased are identified as: Moses Dangana, Mary Dangana, Jummai Dangana, Jerry James, Happy James, Endurance Stephen, Comfort Emmanuel, Jummai Tanko and Mary Clement
“One resident, Magdalene Dangoma, sustained gunshot injuries and is receiving treatment in hospital. Two houses were razed in the attack.
“The troops of Operation Safe Haven also rescued 12 persons who were fleeing from the attackers. Those rescued are: Patrick Chindon, Joseph Agbon, Polymer Joseph, Amos Francis, Keziah Amos, Linda Jonathan, Asabe Jonathan, Jonathan James, Lamin Yohanna, Titi Emmanuel, Patricia Michael and jetral Bala.
“Troops are still carrying out search and rescue operations, and will make public the exact number of casualties.”
On the killing of herders, Aruwan said: “According to reports from security agencies, the attack was a reprisal to the earlier attack in Ungwan Dooh (Mado) area.
“The reprisal targeted the residence of one Ardo Tanko Usman, where three residents were killed, identified as: Bayero Wake, Isah Usman (the Ardo’s brother) and Abu Usman (the Ardo’s mother)
“Four residents were injured. They are: Ambo Jamo, Sule Ambo, Muazu Ori and Ibrahim Mohammed.
“One car, three houses and eight herders’ huts were burnt and destroyed. The military and police arrived the scene and evacuated scores of herders to safety.
“Search and rescue operations are in progress and citizens will be updated on further developments.
“Acting Governor Dr Hadiza Balarabe received the report with sadness, and decried the spiral of killings and reprisals in the area. She prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and sent condolences to their families. She also wished the injured victims a quick recovery.
“The Acting Governor appealed for calm and urged residents to desist from reprisal killings while security agencies carry on investigations.”
