16 people killed by gunmen in Kaduna, Police say

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Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, Army GOC, Police Commissioner visit scenes of Kajuru attacks.

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The Kaduna State Police Command on Monday said no fewer than 16 persons were killed by gunmen at Barde Village under Maro in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state.News Agency of NigeriaSabo said at about 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, some unknown armed men entered Barde Village under Maro in Kajuru Local Government Area and started shooting continuously, which resulted to the death of 16 persons.

He said on receipt of the information, the Command mobilised teams of Police operatives led by Kajuru Divisional Police Officer, alongside military personnel with a view to apprehend the perpetrators and restore normalcy to the area.@While investigation is in progress, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Abdurrahman, has vowed to uncover the masterminds of this dastardly act and bring them to justice,” he said.

He appealed for calm and extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who were affected by the recent carnage.

 

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They brought it by their hands

Hope someone is updating the official list of the fallen because of Election related incidents.

Killings in the North is by Boko Haram/fulani herdsmen ,But nowadays u guys often call them gun men , that is part of the next level of APC party+politician can not beat the populace

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Buhari and El Rufai will finish this SKS if God doesn't intervene in his mighty way.

Enjoy people of kaduna 👍🏻😊

Next level on move Kaduna people enjoy

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