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By Jimitota Onoyume, Chinonso Alozie, Ibrahim Haasan & Ochuko Akuopha
The high level of insecurity in the country festered weekend as no fewer than 20 persons were killed by bandits, while several others were kidnapped.
While 19 persons were killed in Birni-Gwari and Kajuru Local Government areas of Kaduna State, a mobile policeman was killed in Warri, Delta State, with his rifle taken away by his assailants.
February 7, 2021
By Myke Uzendu
Bandits have continued their reign of terror in Birnin-Gwari and Kajuru Local Government reas of Kaduna State, killing 19 people while scores of others were injured at the weekend, accoreing to Agency reports.
The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the incidents on Sunday said the attack happened on Saturday.
According to Mr Aruwan, “on a sad note, the Kaduna State Government has received reports from security agencies of the killing of 19 citizens in Birnin Gwari and Kajuru local government areas of Kaduna Central Senatorial District.
“The citizens were killed by armed bandits at Kutemeshi village in Birnin Gwari and Kujeni village in Kajuru, where several others were left with bullet wounds.”
John Shiklam in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government yesterday confirmed 19 people killed, with many others sustaining injuries following banditsâ attacks on communities in Birnin Gwari and Kajuru Local Government Areas of the state.
But eyewitnesses put the death toll at 24.
In a statement confirming the incident, the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, said 14 people were killed in the attack on Kutemeshi, while five others were killed in the attack on Kujeni village, Kajuru LGA.
He also said the bandits looted shops and burnt houses.
âOn a sad note, the Kaduna State Government has received reports from security agencies of the killing of 19 citizens in Birnin Gwari and Kajuru Local Government Areas of Kaduna Central Senatorial District.
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Nnodim’s wife, Oluchi confirmed the release of the journalist on Sunday.
Nnodim and the two others were held captive for three days.
The kidnappers reportedly demanded N10m ransom for the release of Nnodim.
She said that her husband was released with two other boys who were abducted with him.
She thanked everyone who helped to secure the release of her husband and prayed God to reward them.
However, as of the time of this report, the wife did not state if any ransom was given to secure the reporter’s release.
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