Kaduna boils as herders, villagers clash in Zangon Kataf, four dead

Four persons have been confirmed killed and three others injured during a clash between locals and some herders in Jankasa, Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State.

Commissioner Internal and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan who confirmed the development in a statement Monday evening said, the clash occurred along some cattle routes in the area before it escalated into a firefight between the two groups.

The arrival of security forces, he said, bought the situation under control.

Aruwan said: “The military and police authorities have reported to the Kaduna State Government that four people have been killed and three others injured during a clash between locals and some herders in Jankasa, Zangon Kataf local government area.

“According to the reports, the clash occurred along some cattle routes in the area, and then escalated into a firefight between the two groups, before security forces arrived to bring the situation under control.

“After the clash, the four people confirmed killed were identified as: Luka Nelson, Timothy Koni, Pasi Peter and George Francis.

“Three persons who sustained gunshot injuries during the fracas were identified as: Daniel Dauda, Extra James and Henry Frances. The injured persons are now receiving treatment in hospital.

“Further to this, security agencies reported that unknown gunmen attacked some settled herders at Manchok, Kaura LGA. The security agencies reported that this was an apparent reprisal to the initial clash.

“Thirteen cows have been confirmed killed so far, as troops recovered 25 cows alive from the area. No human casualties have been reported, as search operations continue.

The Commissioner however said security agencies are sustaining patrols in the general area.