The death toll from three separate attacks in villages in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State has risen to 38.
The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel
Aruwan, disclosed this on Sunday evening.
The three villages involved in the attack are Kauran Fawa, Marke and
Riheya.
Gunmen were said to have invaded the villages between Saturday and
Sunday morning and opened fire on the innocent villagers.
Several houses, trucks, and cars were also burnt, along with agricultural
produce at various farms.
Aruwan, however, stated that security operatives have been deployed to
sustain patrols in the general area.
