Terrorists in large number stormed two communities in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State killing scores of security personnel comprising of the Civil Defense, Police, Soldiers, and members of the vigilance group , at a check point in the area.
A resident of the area Abubakar Kakangi ,told newsmen Monday night that the affected communities are Kubau village, and Unguwan Zakara village.
According to Kakangi, the terrorists had earlier sealed an agreement with the communities where they allowed the locals to farm without being attacked
However, the terrorists usually passed through the villages to sell stolen cows which did not go down well with the security agencies.
“Three weeks ago, the security agencies, killed a boy who was looking after their cattle. The bandits were not happy over the murder of the local boy.
“Thus yesterday (Sunday), the bandits stormed Aka security checkpoint along Birnin-Gwari, to Kakangi/Randagi road of Western part of Birnin-Gwari LGA
” The attack took place around 2:00pm. The bandits divided themselves into two groups, and carried out the attack simultaneously at the two villages ,where they killed scores of security personnel including the Civil Defence Corps, police, vigilante, and soldiers”,Kakangi said.
However, other sources said the Civil Defense personnel were ambushed while escorting an expatriate to a mining site.
It was also gathered that eight of the Civil Defense personnel were assigned to provide security for the expatriate.
“One person, who survived the attack was critically injured. Both the injured person and dead were taken to Barau Dikko teaching hospital”. A source said.
However, no information was provided on the expatriate, just as the Spokesman of the Kaduna command of the civil defense declined to comment on the incident, saying a statement would be issued tomorrow (Tuesday).
