For the umpteenth time, bandits have struck again, attaching Madamai and Abun communities in Kaura LGA of Kaduna State, and killing 32 residents.

Eight people sustained various degrees of injuries during the attack while about 20 houses were said to have been burnt by the bandits.

A priest in the Catholic diocese of Kafanchan, Michael Magaji, while
confirming the incident, said the affected communities are about five kilometers away from Kafanchan.

The priest said the bandits shot sporadically in the air during the attack, adding that most of the victims are women and children.

“I am in the hospital as I speak with you. We have brought 32 corpses for embalmment,” he said.

“We have eight people injured and they are receiving treatment. About 20 houses were burnt, 13 persons from the same family were killed.

The senator representing Southern Kaduna senatorial district, Danjuma La’ah
appealed to residents of the area to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their hands.