The Kaduna State Government has declared that the killings that just happened in Kigam, Ungwan Rimi, Ungwan Magaji in Kauru Local Government Area of the state will not derail or disrupt peace-building in the area.

The government in a statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity said the state condemned the killings, and condoled with those affected.

The state government described the killings as a barbaric act conducted by those who are opposed to peaceful and harmonious living in the communities.
The government explained that as it continues to work on security, it will also keep pursuing peace, resolving conflicts through dialogue between communities in the state.

The statement read thus

“The government sympathized with families that lost loved ones and properties and prays for the repose of their souls and wishes those that sustained injuries speedy recovery.

“The Kaduna State Security Council has received preliminary reports of the attacks and ordered full scale investigation in to the matter. It has taken further measures to curtail threats to peace in the area.

“However, the government has directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to provide with immediate effect relief materials to the displaced persons in the communities.’’

The Kaduna State Government, the statement added that it has directed the evacuation of all wounded persons for medication with immediate effect.

The people of Kaduna State are assured that the state government will continue to demonstrate practical political will to resolve conflicts and intensify its peace building process.