Gunmen Wreak Havoc on Kaduna Community
Gunmen launched a devastating attack on the Unguwar Rogo community in Kaduna State on New Year’s Day, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in their wake. The attack, which was confirmed by a resident of Maro, Zamani Ishaku, is the latest in a series of assaults on the area by gunmen. According to Ishaku, the community has been under constant attack for a while, and the latest incident has left residents feeling vulnerable and frightened.
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The attackers, who seemed to be well-organized and well-armed, vandalized properties, stole farm products, and burned down six houses. They also set the ECWA Church in Unguwar Rogo ablaze, looting valuables from the church and its pastorium. The Chairman of the Ugom Progressive Union, Ishaya Onussim, described the scene as “disheartening” and appealed to the government to intervene urgently to prevent further attacks.
As the residents of Unguwar Rogo fled into the bushes to save their lives, they were forced to abandon their belongings, leaving them to wonder if they would ever be able to return to their homes. The attack has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for increased security presence in the area. The Police Public Relations Officer, Kaduna Police Command, ASP Mansir Hassan, was unreachable for comments, leaving many to wonder if the authorities are doing enough to prevent such attacks.
