By Luka Binniyat

KADUNA – Soldiers and anti-riot policemen have been drafted to Bitaro, Koi in Jaba Local Government area of Kaduna State following the alleged killing of three of the  natives by some Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of Sunday, the police have confirmed.

Ten people were allegedly injured during the incident.

State Police Spokesman, Aminu Mohammed who confirmed the deployment of soldiers and policemen to the area told Vanguard Sunday, however,  that the number of those wounded during the incident was not yet known.

“The attack took place around 1:00am this morning. They attacked about four homes. It has been confirmed that three people were killed. They did not use any fire arms. They used only machetes and knives to kill them.

”As I speak, the police and soldiers keeping the peace in the area are combing the bushes for the attackers. They killed two men and a woman. I do not know the number of those injured, but they are being treated at a nearby hospital. We hope to get them from were they are hiding”, he said.

However, a source from the town who spoke to Vanguard on telephone said said that the gunmen numbering about 20 killed the head of a family, Hassan D. Baba, his younger brother,  who is married with children and a 13 year old girl.

About 10 injured people,  were said to be  in the hospital.

“The men are Fulani cattle rearers. They entered the village at about 1:00 am after we have gone to sleep