Less than twenty four hours to the conduct of the presidential and parliamentary elections, the Kaduna state Government, this evening, disclosed that 66 persons were killed by unknown gunmen in Kajuru Local government of Kaduna state.
22 children, 12 women
were among those who were killed by unknown gunmen.
Kaduna state Governor, Nasir el-Rufai
A statement issued by the spokesman to the governor of Kaduna state, Samuel Aruwan, said already, security agencies are on the trail of the assailants.
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.
Government urges 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. Any suspicious activity should be reported to the security agencies in person or through the following lines: 09034000060 and 08170189999.”
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