Gunmen
have reportedly killed 14 persons and injured 17 others on Sunday night
at Ungwan Paa-Gwandara village in Jema’a Local Government Area of
Kaduna State. Joshua Paul, a resident of the community told the NAN in
Kafanchan on Monday that the victims were at a wedding when they were
attacked at about 8pm. “Nine persons were killed on the spot while
five died this morning at the Kafanchan General Hospital. Seventeen
others including six children who suffered severe degree of bullet
injuries are still in critical condition,” he said. Also, Victoria
Martins, a victim who was being treated at the General Hospital in
Kafanchan, said women and children were most hit during the
attack. Confirming the report, Chairman of Jema’a local council, Peter
Averik said he was yet to be fully briefed on the incident but that the
police had since been drafted to the affected community.Gunmen hit Kaduna village, kill 14 and Injure 17 in fresh attack
Gunmen
have reportedly killed 14 persons and injured 17 others on Sunday night
at Ungwan Paa-Gwandara village in Jema’a Local Government Area of
Kaduna State. Joshua Paul, a resident of the community told the NAN in
Kafanchan on Monday that the victims were at a wedding when they were
attacked at about 8pm. “Nine persons were killed on the spot while
five died this morning at the Kafanchan General Hospital. Seventeen
others including six children who suffered severe degree of bullet
injuries are still in critical condition,” he said. Also, Victoria
Martins, a victim who was being treated at the General Hospital in
Kafanchan, said women and children were most hit during the
attack. Confirming the report, Chairman of Jema’a local council, Peter
Averik said he was yet to be fully briefed on the incident but that the
police had since been drafted to the affected community.
