In the Kaduna State community of Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area, three farmers were reportedly slain by militants.
The Chairman of the Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressives Union, Ishaq Kasai, claims that the terrorists kidnapped 22 individuals and stole motorcycles during the attack that took place on Saturday.
He claimed that while conducting their attacks, the terrorists also ransacked local businesses.
Kasai said, “Terrorists continue to attack locals particularly farmers in different communities in Birnin-Gwari LGA of Kaduna State.
“On Saturday, September 24, 2022 around 7:30 pm, the terrorists invaded Hayin Gada of Damari Community in Kazage Ward, killed two locals (namely; Sanusi Zubairu and Kabiru Zubairu) and kidnapped 12 persons. They also looted shops in the same community during the attack.
“On same Saturday, another group of terrorists killed one and kidnapped six persons at FARM CENTRE located around Birnin-Gwari/Kaduna Road. They also kidnapped four others at Dajin JANGALI and seized three motorcycles (Bajaj Model) from farmers at Kamfanin Doka area.
“BEPU observes with serious concern the way the terrorists continue to invade various communities and loot goods at shops unchallenged.
“The union will never relent in its continuous call on relevant authorities to intensify effort towards combating terrorist activities in Birnin-Gwari LGA especially at this early crop harvesting period.”
