Bandits on Sunday night burnt 200 houses and 37 shops in four communities of Kaura local government area of Kaduna State.
The state’s Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday.
He added that 34 persons including two soldiers were killed and seven others injured in the attacks on Tsonje, Agban, Katanga and Kadarko villages.
Aruwan listed the victims as Angelina Aboi, Godiya Iliya, Peace Iliya, Stephen Emmanuel, Patrick Pius, Gwamna Ishaya, Philip Joseph, Godwin Latong, Aba Chawai and Nancy Luka.
Others are Sophia Luka, Hosea James, Daniel Sofa, Geoffrey Ado, Bala James, Henry Dauda, Augustine Iliya, and Irmiya Michael.
He said: “Security agencies have reported to the Kaduna State Government that after search operations and detailed checks, 34 people have been confirmed dead following Sunday’s attack in Kaura LGA.
“According to the report, four locations were attacked by unidentified assailants – Tsonje, Agban, Katanga and Kadarko, all within Kagoro Chiefdom of Kaura LGA.
“Furthermore, over 200 houses and 32 shops were burnt in the attack. Three vehicles and 17 motorcycles were vandalised.”
