Kaduna State Government said it has received the sad news of renewed attacks in Kajuru and Kachia Local Government areas.
It is believed scores of residents may have been killed in the attacks.
Samuel Aruwan, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Governor Nasir El-Rufai, said the government condemned the recourse to violence and called on all communities to support its efforts to restore calm in the area.
“Today, the Kaduna State Government was briefed by security agencies of renewed attacks in Kajuru Local Government area, and in parts of neighboring Kachia Local Government area.
“The Kaduna State Government has been assured that the security agencies are working assiduously to contain the situation.
“The Government is saddened by these attacks, condemns the perpetrators and urges all residents of the area to support the security agencies in their efforts to protect communities,” the government said in a statement.
