It was rough for the people of Maroa and Atakad communities in Kaura Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, and bordering Plateau State, last week, as unknown gunmen, suspected to belong to a Fulani militia, killed not less than 40 people in two separate raids in which at least a soldier and a police man were also slain.
The Monday daring raid, which mainly affected Atakad villages, brought the total number of such invasions to 11 with about 100 deaths, and at least five villages razed. In one particular invasion, several families including those of John Mbakwe, Taiye Ojo, Daniel Ekpu and Isaiah Akinsanya were attacked. The families were displaced while many members are said to be missing.It was not clear why the families were attacked. But a source said it may not be unconnected with political affiliation. The violence started last Christmas eve.
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