Nigeria: State of emergency in Kaduna after bandits kill 12 residents

  1. Nigeria: State of emergency in Kaduna after bandits kill 12 residents
Location:
Gindin Duste MakyalI, Nigeria, West Africa
Incident Date: February 19, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0: 4.00
Deaths: 12
Fatalities type:
  • Civilian
Wounded: 9
DESCRIPTION::

The Kaduna State government activated emergency services following bandit attacks on two communities, resulting in at least 12 deaths and nine injuries in Gindin Duste Makyali, Kajuru Local Government Area. Governor Sani Uba condemned the attack and directed urgent aid to the victims. The incident occurred around 5 am when armed bandits stormed the town, burning houses and shooting indiscriminately. This attack follows previous incidents in Igabi and Kauru LGAs, where nine people were killed, several injured, and many abducted. The state government, led by Governor Uba Sani, expressed shock over the attacks and directed the State Emergency Agency to assist affected communities.

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