Kaduna State Government has confirmed bandits killed a medical doctor and abducted four worshippers during an attack on Haske Baptist Church in Manini, Chikun Local Government Area.
It also confirmed the killing of other people in different attacks on villages of Birnin-Gwari, Kachia and Igabi Local Governments.
Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the incidents in a statement, condemned the attack by bandits on a place of worship.
He confirmed the bandits killed Dr Zechariah Dogonyaro during the attack around 9:30am on Sunday
According to the report, about four worshippers were abducted from the church.
The statement reads: “One resident, Shehu Mainika was injured in the general area by the bandits.
“In other reports received from security agencies, armed bandits invaded Bagoma village, Birnin Gwari LGA and killed six persons, listed as: Bala Gwamna, Kasage Ali, Mai Jakki, Makeri Kugu, Haruna Kawu and Ali Agaji.
“One person, Salisu Gwamna, older brother of the deceased Bala Gwamna, was injured in the attack.
“Also reported was an attack by armed bandits at Amfu village in Kachia LGA, in which one Mrs. Rahila Dauda was shot dead.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai roundly denounced the attack on the church in Chikun LGA as a shocking act of depraved persons far-removed from humanity.
“The Governor added that attacking innocent worshippers exercising their natural and lawful right to assemble in worship, represented the worst kind of evil.
“The Governor sent heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and to the Haske Baptist Church. He prayed for the repose of the souls of the slain in all the attacks. He also wished the injured victim a speedy recovery.”
Credit: The Nation
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