Twelve persons have been killed in fresh attack by unknown gunmen in Peigyim village, near Kibori, Atyap Chiefdom of Zangon Kataf local government area, Kaduna state.
This was disclosed in a statement by State commissioner, ministry of internal security and home affairs, Samuel Aruwan, stating that security agencies reported the incident to the state government.
The assailants stormed the village late on Sunday evening, and killed 12 residents, who have been identified as Philbia Ysuaf, Suzanna Ezekiel, Rahib Alex, Ishaku Bamaiyi, Deborah Ishaku, Tinat Bamaiyi, Zichat Kefas, Sunday Daniel, Hauwa Gabriel, Fedelia Famson, Sadia Donald and Goodness Kefas.
Two other residents were injured and currently receiving treatment.
Governor Nasir El-rufai expressed sadness at the report, and sent his condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured residents a quick recovery.
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