9 Killed, 11 Injured In Attack On Kaduna Community

At least no fewer than nine persons were reportedly killed, while 11 others sustained injuries following an attack on Angwan Magaji community in Kamaru Ward of Kauru local government area of Kaduna State, a boundary community with Plateau State.
The incident, which occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, has raised fresh concerns over insecurity affecting communities along the Kaduna–Plateau axis.
A statement issued by the national publicity secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, Joseph Chudu Yonkpa, said the attackers invaded the community and opened fire on residents.
Yonkpa stated that most residents of the affected community are members of the Irigwe ethnic group with roots i...