BY VICTOR BUORO, ABUJA – Suspected Fulani gunmen have attacked Nandu-Gbok village in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State killing at least 10 people and injuring scores of others.
The attacks which took place in the early hours of Saturday has left the quiet community in ruin as the gunmen equally razed down over 30 houses in the village.
Confirming the attack in a statement, the member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon Nicholas Garba, said the unwarranted attack is coming while the people of Southern Kaduna are mourning and trying to deal with the devastating massacre wrought on the Adara people in Kajuru Local Government Area.
The Representative of the people further said the inhuman attack has once again brought to the fore the plight of the indigenous people of Southern Kaduna.
In his words; “About 10 bodies have been recovered and about 30 Houses confirmed burnt down. The Chairman of the Local Government Council and other stakeholders are assessing and trying to deal with the unfortunate situation.
“I am appealing to our Communities to remain calm and not to contemplate any reprisal action.
While condoling with the families of the victims and the people of Sanga Local Government Area, he appealed to security agencies in the state to reinforce their presence in Sanga especially in the affected community with the aim of stopping further attack and fishing out the perpetrators of the heinous crime.
Garba further said; “I am also appealing to Sanga Local Government Council and the State Government for immediate provision of relief materials for the displaced victims.
“The renewed and ferocious attacks on communities in Southern Kaduna calls for the urgent attention of the Nation and the International Community. Our communities are helpless and are pleading that all persons of conscience should speak out.
